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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,571.97, 6,309.32 and 2,476.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,571.97, 6,309.32 and 2,476.10 is: 3,417.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,571.97 : 6,309.32 = 2,476.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,571.97/6,309.32 = 2,476.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,571.97x = 6,309.32 × 2,476.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,571.97x = 15,622,507.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,622,507.25/4,571.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,417.02

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