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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,573.53, 6,311.48 and 2,477.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,573.53, 6,311.48 and 2,477.66 is: 3,419.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,573.53 : 6,311.48 = 2,477.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,573.53/6,311.48 = 2,477.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,573.53x = 6,311.48 × 2,477.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,573.53x = 15,637,657.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,637,657.59/4,573.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,419.17

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