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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,567.89, 6,303.72 and 2,472.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,567.89, 6,303.72 and 2,472.02 is: 3,411.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,567.89 : 6,303.72 = 2,472.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,567.89/6,303.72 = 2,472.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,567.89x = 6,303.72 × 2,472.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,567.89x = 15,582,890.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,582,890.40/4,567.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411.40

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