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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,315.32, 6,473.25 and 1,718.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,315.32, 6,473.25 and 1,718.19 is: 2,577.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,315.32 : 6,473.25 = 1,718.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,315.32/6,473.25 = 1,718.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,315.32x = 6,473.25 × 1,718.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,315.32x = 11,122,273.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,122,273.42/4,315.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,577.39

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