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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,577.53, 6,316.93 and 2,481.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,577.53, 6,316.93 and 2,481.61 is: 3,424.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,577.53 : 6,316.93 = 2,481.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,577.53/6,316.93 = 2,481.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,577.53x = 6,316.93 × 2,481.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,577.53x = 15,676,156.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,676,156.66/4,577.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.59

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