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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,572.74, 6,310.40 and 2,476.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,572.74, 6,310.40 and 2,476.86 is: 3,418.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,572.74 : 6,310.40 = 2,476.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,572.74/6,310.40 = 2,476.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,572.74x = 6,310.40 × 2,476.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,572.74x = 15,629,964.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,629,964.96/4,572.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,418.08

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