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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,670.79, 6,445.62 and 2,574.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,670.79, 6,445.62 and 2,574.93 is: 3,553.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,670.79 : 6,445.62 = 2,574.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,670.79/6,445.62 = 2,574.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,670.79x = 6,445.62 × 2,574.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,670.79x = 16,597,020.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,597,020.31/4,670.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,553.36

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