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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,572.33, 6,309.81 and 2,476.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,572.33, 6,309.81 and 2,476.46 is: 3,417.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,572.33 : 6,309.81 = 2,476.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,572.33/6,309.81 = 2,476.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,572.33x = 6,309.81 × 2,476.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,572.33x = 15,625,960.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,625,960.52/4,572.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,417.50

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