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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,572.02, 6,309.41 and 2,476.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,572.02, 6,309.41 and 2,476.14 is: 3,417.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,572.02 : 6,309.41 = 2,476.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,572.02/6,309.41 = 2,476.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,572.02x = 6,309.41 × 2,476.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,572.02x = 15,622,970.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,622,970.10/4,572.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,417.09

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