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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,574.97, 6,313.46 and 2,479.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,574.97, 6,313.46 and 2,479.09 is: 3,421.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,574.97 : 6,313.46 = 2,479.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,574.97/6,313.46 = 2,479.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,574.97x = 6,313.46 × 2,479.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,574.97x = 15,651,635.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,651,635.55/4,574.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,421.14

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