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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,575.84, 6,314.49 and 2,479.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,575.84, 6,314.49 and 2,479.92 is: 3,422.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,575.84 : 6,314.49 = 2,479.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,575.84/6,314.49 = 2,479.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,575.84x = 6,314.49 × 2,479.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,575.84x = 15,659,430.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,659,430.04/4,575.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,422.20

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