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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,669.98, 6,444.27 and 2,574.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,669.98, 6,444.27 and 2,574.11 is: 3,552.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,669.98 : 6,444.27 = 2,574.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,669.98/6,444.27 = 2,574.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,669.98x = 6,444.27 × 2,574.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,669.98x = 16,588,259.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,588,259.85/4,669.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.11

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