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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,571.49, 6,308.65 and 2,475.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,571.49, 6,308.65 and 2,475.61 is: 3,416.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,571.49 : 6,308.65 = 2,475.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,571.49/6,308.65 = 2,475.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,571.49x = 6,308.65 × 2,475.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,571.49x = 15,617,757.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,617,757.03/4,571.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.34

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