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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,571.63, 6,308.78 and 2,475.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,571.63, 6,308.78 and 2,475.75 is: 3,416.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,571.63 : 6,308.78 = 2,475.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,571.63/6,308.78 = 2,475.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,571.63x = 6,308.78 × 2,475.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,571.63x = 15,618,962.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,618,962.09/4,571.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.50

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