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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,572.24, 6,309.70 and 2,476.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,572.24, 6,309.70 and 2,476.34 is: 3,417.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,572.24 : 6,309.70 = 2,476.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,572.24/6,309.70 = 2,476.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,572.24x = 6,309.70 × 2,476.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,572.24x = 15,624,962.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,624,962.50/4,572.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,417.35

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