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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,670.74, 6,445.62 and 2,574.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,670.74, 6,445.62 and 2,574.90 is: 3,553.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,670.74 : 6,445.62 = 2,574.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,670.74/6,445.62 = 2,574.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,670.74x = 6,445.62 × 2,574.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,670.74x = 16,596,826.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,596,826.94/4,670.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,553.36

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