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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,572.49, 6,310.04 and 2,476.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,572.49, 6,310.04 and 2,476.61 is: 3,417.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,572.49 : 6,310.04 = 2,476.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,572.49/6,310.04 = 2,476.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,572.49x = 6,310.04 × 2,476.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,572.49x = 15,627,523.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,627,523.94/4,572.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,417.73

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