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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,572.89, 6,310.61 and 2,477.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,572.89, 6,310.61 and 2,477.02 is: 3,418.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,572.89 : 6,310.61 = 2,477.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,572.89/6,310.61 = 2,477.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,572.89x = 6,310.61 × 2,477.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,572.89x = 15,631,481.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,631,481.82/4,572.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,418.29

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