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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,570.83, 6,307.75 and 2,474.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,570.83, 6,307.75 and 2,474.96 is: 3,415.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,570.83 : 6,307.75 = 2,474.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,570.83/6,307.75 = 2,474.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,570.83x = 6,307.75 × 2,474.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,570.83x = 15,611,428.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,611,428.94/4,570.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,415.45

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