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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,670.36, 6,445.09 and 2,574.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,670.36, 6,445.09 and 2,574.49 is: 3,552.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,670.36 : 6,445.09 = 2,574.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,670.36/6,445.09 = 2,574.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,670.36x = 6,445.09 × 2,574.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,670.36x = 16,592,819.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,592,819.75/4,670.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.79

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