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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,565.63, 6,300.57 and 2,469.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,565.63, 6,300.57 and 2,469.75 is: 3,408.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,565.63 : 6,300.57 = 2,469.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,565.63/6,300.57 = 2,469.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,565.63x = 6,300.57 × 2,469.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,565.63x = 15,560,832.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,560,832.76/4,565.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.26

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