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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,567.14, 6,302.68 and 2,471.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,567.14, 6,302.68 and 2,471.28 is: 3,410.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,567.14 : 6,302.68 = 2,471.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,567.14/6,302.68 = 2,471.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,567.14x = 6,302.68 × 2,471.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,567.14x = 15,575,687.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,575,687.03/4,567.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.38

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