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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,572.19, 6,309.62 and 2,476.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,572.19, 6,309.62 and 2,476.31 is: 3,417.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,572.19 : 6,309.62 = 2,476.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,572.19/6,309.62 = 2,476.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,572.19x = 6,309.62 × 2,476.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,572.19x = 15,624,587.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,624,587.78/4,572.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,417.31

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