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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,571.28, 6,308.40 and 2,475.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,571.28, 6,308.40 and 2,475.42 is: 3,416.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,571.28 : 6,308.40 = 2,475.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,571.28/6,308.40 = 2,475.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,571.28x = 6,308.40 × 2,475.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,571.28x = 15,615,939.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,615,939.53/4,571.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.10

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