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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,574.63, 6,312.99 and 2,478.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,574.63, 6,312.99 and 2,478.75 is: 3,420.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,574.63 : 6,312.99 = 2,478.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,574.63/6,312.99 = 2,478.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,574.63x = 6,312.99 × 2,478.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,574.63x = 15,648,323.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,648,323.96/4,574.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,420.68

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