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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,577.28, 6,316.59 and 2,481.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,577.28, 6,316.59 and 2,481.39 is: 3,424.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,577.28 : 6,316.59 = 2,481.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,577.28/6,316.59 = 2,481.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,577.28x = 6,316.59 × 2,481.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,577.28x = 15,673,923.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,673,923.26/4,577.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.29

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