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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,669.92, 6,444.56 and 2,574.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,669.92, 6,444.56 and 2,574.05 is: 3,552.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,669.92 : 6,444.56 = 2,574.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,669.92/6,444.56 = 2,574.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,669.92x = 6,444.56 × 2,574.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,669.92x = 16,588,593.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,588,593.88/4,669.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.22

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