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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,573.14, 6,310.92 and 2,477.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,573.14, 6,310.92 and 2,477.26 is: 3,418.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,573.14 : 6,310.92 = 2,477.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,573.14/6,310.92 = 2,477.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,573.14x = 6,310.92 × 2,477.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,573.14x = 15,633,789.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,633,789.68/4,573.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,418.61

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