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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,572.93, 6,310.65 and 2,477.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,572.93, 6,310.65 and 2,477.06 is: 3,418.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,572.93 : 6,310.65 = 2,477.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,572.93/6,310.65 = 2,477.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,572.93x = 6,310.65 × 2,477.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,572.93x = 15,631,827.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,631,827.14/4,572.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,418.34

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