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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,571.64, 6,308.87 and 2,475.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,571.64, 6,308.87 and 2,475.76 is: 3,416.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,571.64 : 6,308.87 = 2,475.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,571.64/6,308.87 = 2,475.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,571.64x = 6,308.87 × 2,475.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,571.64x = 15,619,247.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,619,247.99/4,571.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.55

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