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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,669.92, 6,444.45 and 2,574

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,669.92, 6,444.45 and 2,574 is: 3,552.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,669.92 : 6,444.45 = 2,574 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,669.92/6,444.45 = 2,574/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,669.92x = 6,444.45 × 2,574
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,669.92x = 16,588,014.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,588,014.30/4,669.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.10

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