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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,670.09, 6,444.72 and 2,574.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,670.09, 6,444.72 and 2,574.23 is: 3,552.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,670.09 : 6,444.72 = 2,574.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,670.09/6,444.72 = 2,574.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,670.09x = 6,444.72 × 2,574.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,670.09x = 16,590,191.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,590,191.57/4,670.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.44

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