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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,573.58, 6,311.57 and 2,477.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,573.58, 6,311.57 and 2,477.71 is: 3,419.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,573.58 : 6,311.57 = 2,477.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,573.58/6,311.57 = 2,477.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,573.58x = 6,311.57 × 2,477.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,573.58x = 15,638,240.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,638,240.10/4,573.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,419.26

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