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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,571.25, 6,308.33 and 2,475.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,571.25, 6,308.33 and 2,475.38 is: 3,416.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,571.25 : 6,308.33 = 2,475.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,571.25/6,308.33 = 2,475.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,571.25x = 6,308.33 × 2,475.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,571.25x = 15,615,470.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,615,470.00/4,571.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.02

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