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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,574.50, 6,312.81 and 2,478.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,574.50, 6,312.81 and 2,478.63 is: 3,420.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,574.50 : 6,312.81 = 2,478.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,574.50/6,312.81 = 2,478.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,574.50x = 6,312.81 × 2,478.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,574.50x = 15,647,092.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,647,092.98/4,574.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,420.50

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