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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,567.82, 6,303.61 and 2,471.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,567.82, 6,303.61 and 2,471.94 is: 3,411.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,567.82 : 6,303.61 = 2,471.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,567.82/6,303.61 = 2,471.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,567.82x = 6,303.61 × 2,471.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,567.82x = 15,582,148.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,582,148.79/4,567.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411.29

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