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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,573.92, 6,312.06 and 2,478.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,573.92, 6,312.06 and 2,478.05 is: 3,419.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,573.92 : 6,312.06 = 2,478.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,573.92/6,312.06 = 2,478.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,573.92x = 6,312.06 × 2,478.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,573.92x = 15,641,600.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,641,600.28/4,573.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,419.74

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