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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,572.30, 6,309.75 and 2,476.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,572.30, 6,309.75 and 2,476.41 is: 3,417.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,572.30 : 6,309.75 = 2,476.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,572.30/6,309.75 = 2,476.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,572.30x = 6,309.75 × 2,476.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,572.30x = 15,625,528.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,625,528.00/4,572.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,417.43

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