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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,248.54, 6,376.55 and 2,275.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,248.54, 6,376.55 and 2,275.79 is: 3,415.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,248.54 : 6,376.55 = 2,275.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,248.54/6,376.55 = 2,275.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,248.54x = 6,376.55 × 2,275.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,248.54x = 14,511,645.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,511,645.46/4,248.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,415.68

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