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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,572.41, 6,309.91 and 2,476.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,572.41, 6,309.91 and 2,476.54 is: 3,417.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,572.41 : 6,309.91 = 2,476.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,572.41/6,309.91 = 2,476.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,572.41x = 6,309.91 × 2,476.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,572.41x = 15,626,744.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,626,744.51/4,572.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,417.62

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