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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,571.88, 6,309.23 and 2,476.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,571.88, 6,309.23 and 2,476.05 is: 3,416.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,571.88 : 6,309.23 = 2,476.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,571.88/6,309.23 = 2,476.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,571.88x = 6,309.23 × 2,476.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,571.88x = 15,621,968.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,621,968.94/4,571.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.97

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