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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,571.48, 6,308.62 and 2,475.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,571.48, 6,308.62 and 2,475.60 is: 3,416.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,571.48 : 6,308.62 = 2,475.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,571.48/6,308.62 = 2,475.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,571.48x = 6,308.62 × 2,475.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,571.48x = 15,617,619.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,617,619.67/4,571.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.32

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