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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,571.66, 6,308.91 and 2,475.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,571.66, 6,308.91 and 2,475.79 is: 3,416.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,571.66 : 6,308.91 = 2,475.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,571.66/6,308.91 = 2,475.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,571.66x = 6,308.91 × 2,475.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,571.66x = 15,619,536.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,619,536.29/4,571.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.60

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