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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,570.88, 6,307.82 and 2,475

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,570.88, 6,307.82 and 2,475 is: 3,415.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,570.88 : 6,307.82 = 2,475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,570.88/6,307.82 = 2,475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,570.88x = 6,307.82 × 2,475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,570.88x = 15,611,842.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,611,842.13/4,570.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,415.50

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