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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,573.48, 6,311.39 and 2,477.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,573.48, 6,311.39 and 2,477.60 is: 3,419.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,573.48 : 6,311.39 = 2,477.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,573.48/6,311.39 = 2,477.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,573.48x = 6,311.39 × 2,477.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,573.48x = 15,637,099.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,637,099.86/4,573.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,419.09

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