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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,563.57, 6,297.72 and 2,467.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,563.57, 6,297.72 and 2,467.70 is: 3,405.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,563.57 : 6,297.72 = 2,467.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,563.57/6,297.72 = 2,467.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,563.57x = 6,297.72 × 2,467.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,563.57x = 15,540,883.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,540,883.64/4,563.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,405.42

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