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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,572.98, 6,310.70 and 2,477.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,572.98, 6,310.70 and 2,477.10 is: 3,418.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,572.98 : 6,310.70 = 2,477.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,572.98/6,310.70 = 2,477.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,572.98x = 6,310.70 × 2,477.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,572.98x = 15,632,234.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,632,234.97/4,572.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,418.39

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