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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,571.71, 6,308.96 and 2,475.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,571.71, 6,308.96 and 2,475.84 is: 3,416.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,571.71 : 6,308.96 = 2,475.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,571.71/6,308.96 = 2,475.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,571.71x = 6,308.96 × 2,475.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,571.71x = 15,619,975.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,619,975.53/4,571.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.66

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