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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,305.53, 6,462.33 and 2,115.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,305.53, 6,462.33 and 2,115.83 is: 3,175.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,305.53 : 6,462.33 = 2,115.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,305.53/6,462.33 = 2,115.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,305.53x = 6,462.33 × 2,115.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,305.53x = 13,673,159.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,673,159.37/4,305.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,175.72

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