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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,571.23, 6,308.31 and 2,475.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,571.23, 6,308.31 and 2,475.34 is: 3,415.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,571.23 : 6,308.31 = 2,475.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,571.23/6,308.31 = 2,475.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,571.23x = 6,308.31 × 2,475.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,571.23x = 15,615,212.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,615,212.08/4,571.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,415.98

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