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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,571.42, 6,308.57 and 2,475.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,571.42, 6,308.57 and 2,475.54 is: 3,416.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,571.42 : 6,308.57 = 2,475.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,571.42/6,308.57 = 2,475.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,571.42x = 6,308.57 × 2,475.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,571.42x = 15,617,105.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,617,105.00/4,571.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.25

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