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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,577.22, 6,316.53 and 2,481.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,577.22, 6,316.53 and 2,481.33 is: 3,424.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,577.22 : 6,316.53 = 2,481.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,577.22/6,316.53 = 2,481.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,577.22x = 6,316.53 × 2,481.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,577.22x = 15,673,395.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,673,395.38/4,577.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.22

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