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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,577.91, 6,317.50 and 2,482.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,577.91, 6,317.50 and 2,482.03 is: 3,425.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,577.91 : 6,317.50 = 2,482.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,577.91/6,317.50 = 2,482.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,577.91x = 6,317.50 × 2,482.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,577.91x = 15,680,224.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,680,224.53/4,577.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.19

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