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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,670.58, 6,445.48 and 2,574.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,670.58, 6,445.48 and 2,574.70 is: 3,553.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,670.58 : 6,445.48 = 2,574.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,670.58/6,445.48 = 2,574.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,670.58x = 6,445.48 × 2,574.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,670.58x = 16,595,177.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,595,177.36/4,670.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,553.13

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