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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,571.38, 6,308.49 and 2,475.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,571.38, 6,308.49 and 2,475.51 is: 3,416.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,571.38 : 6,308.49 = 2,475.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,571.38/6,308.49 = 2,475.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,571.38x = 6,308.49 × 2,475.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,571.38x = 15,616,730.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,616,730.08/4,571.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.20

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