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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,571.82, 6,309.14 and 2,475.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,571.82, 6,309.14 and 2,475.94 is: 3,416.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,571.82 : 6,309.14 = 2,475.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,571.82/6,309.14 = 2,475.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,571.82x = 6,309.14 × 2,475.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,571.82x = 15,621,052.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,621,052.09/4,571.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.81

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