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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,575.68, 6,314.48 and 2,479.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,575.68, 6,314.48 and 2,479.81 is: 3,422.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,575.68 : 6,314.48 = 2,479.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,575.68/6,314.48 = 2,479.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,575.68x = 6,314.48 × 2,479.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,575.68x = 15,658,682.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,658,682.46/4,575.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,422.15

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