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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,577.32, 6,316.71 and 2,481.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,577.32, 6,316.71 and 2,481.43 is: 3,424.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,577.32 : 6,316.71 = 2,481.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,577.32/6,316.71 = 2,481.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,577.32x = 6,316.71 × 2,481.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,577.32x = 15,674,473.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,674,473.70/4,577.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.38

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