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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,575.47, 6,313.97 and 2,479.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,575.47, 6,313.97 and 2,479.55 is: 3,421.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,575.47 : 6,313.97 = 2,479.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,575.47/6,313.97 = 2,479.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,575.47x = 6,313.97 × 2,479.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,575.47x = 15,655,778.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,655,778.94/4,575.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,421.68

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