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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,155.62, 5,731.82 and 2,475.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,155.62, 5,731.82 and 2,475.73 is: 3,414.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,155.62 : 5,731.82 = 2,475.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,155.62/5,731.82 = 2,475.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,155.62x = 5,731.82 × 2,475.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,155.62x = 14,190,397.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,190,397.69/4,155.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.75

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