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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,577.32, 6,316.69 and 2,481.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,577.32, 6,316.69 and 2,481.45 is: 3,424.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,577.32 : 6,316.69 = 2,481.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,577.32/6,316.69 = 2,481.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,577.32x = 6,316.69 × 2,481.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,577.32x = 15,674,550.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,674,550.40/4,577.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.39

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