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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,573.32, 6,311.21 and 2,477.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,573.32, 6,311.21 and 2,477.44 is: 3,418.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,573.32 : 6,311.21 = 2,477.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,573.32/6,311.21 = 2,477.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,573.32x = 6,311.21 × 2,477.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,573.32x = 15,635,644.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,635,644.10/4,573.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,418.88

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