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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,572.08, 6,309.46 and 2,476.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,572.08, 6,309.46 and 2,476.20 is: 3,417.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,572.08 : 6,309.46 = 2,476.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,572.08/6,309.46 = 2,476.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,572.08x = 6,309.46 × 2,476.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,572.08x = 15,623,484.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,623,484.85/4,572.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,417.15

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