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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,577.81, 6,317.39 and 2,481.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,577.81, 6,317.39 and 2,481.94 is: 3,425.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,577.81 : 6,317.39 = 2,481.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,577.81/6,317.39 = 2,481.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,577.81x = 6,317.39 × 2,481.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,577.81x = 15,679,354.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,679,354.73/4,577.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.08

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