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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,315.62, 6,471.81 and 2,005.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,315.62, 6,471.81 and 2,005.50 is: 3,007.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,315.62 : 6,471.81 = 2,005.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,315.62/6,471.81 = 2,005.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,315.62x = 6,471.81 × 2,005.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,315.62x = 12,979,214.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,979,214.96/4,315.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.50

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