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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,575.91, 6,314.74 and 2,480.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,575.91, 6,314.74 and 2,480.03 is: 3,422.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,575.91 : 6,314.74 = 2,480.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,575.91/6,314.74 = 2,480.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,575.91x = 6,314.74 × 2,480.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,575.91x = 15,660,754.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,660,754.23/4,575.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,422.44

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