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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,670.27, 6,444.58 and 2,574.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,670.27, 6,444.58 and 2,574.39 is: 3,552.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,670.27 : 6,444.58 = 2,574.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,670.27/6,444.58 = 2,574.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,670.27x = 6,444.58 × 2,574.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,670.27x = 16,590,862.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,590,862.31/4,670.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.44

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