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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,670.88, 6,445.44 and 2,574.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,670.88, 6,445.44 and 2,574.72 is: 3,552.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,670.88 : 6,445.44 = 2,574.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,670.88/6,445.44 = 2,574.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,670.88x = 6,445.44 × 2,574.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,670.88x = 16,595,203.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,595,203.28/4,670.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.91

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