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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,115.55, 6,173.33 and 2,452.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,115.55, 6,173.33 and 2,452.35 is: 3,678.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,115.55 : 6,173.33 = 2,452.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,115.55/6,173.33 = 2,452.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,115.55x = 6,173.33 × 2,452.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,115.55x = 15,139,165.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,139,165.83/4,115.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,678.53

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