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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,571.76, 6,309.02 and 2,475.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,571.76, 6,309.02 and 2,475.88 is: 3,416.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,571.76 : 6,309.02 = 2,475.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,571.76/6,309.02 = 2,475.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,571.76x = 6,309.02 × 2,475.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,571.76x = 15,620,376.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,620,376.44/4,571.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.71

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