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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,567.49, 6,303.11 and 2,471.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,567.49, 6,303.11 and 2,471.61 is: 3,410.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,567.49 : 6,303.11 = 2,471.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,567.49/6,303.11 = 2,471.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,567.49x = 6,303.11 × 2,471.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,567.49x = 15,578,829.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,578,829.71/4,567.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.81

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