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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,316.98, 6,475.28 and 1,975.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,316.98, 6,475.28 and 1,975.64 is: 2,963.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,316.98 : 6,475.28 = 1,975.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,316.98/6,475.28 = 1,975.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,316.98x = 6,475.28 × 1,975.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,316.98x = 12,792,822.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,792,822.18/4,316.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,963.37

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