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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,571.41, 6,308.56 and 2,475.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,571.41, 6,308.56 and 2,475.53 is: 3,416.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,571.41 : 6,308.56 = 2,475.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,571.41/6,308.56 = 2,475.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,571.41x = 6,308.56 × 2,475.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,571.41x = 15,617,029.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,617,029.54/4,571.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.24

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