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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,375.32, 6,557.76 and 2,032.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,375.32, 6,557.76 and 2,032.16 is: 3,045.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,375.32 : 6,557.76 = 2,032.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,375.32/6,557.76 = 2,032.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,375.32x = 6,557.76 × 2,032.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,375.32x = 13,326,417.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,326,417.56/4,375.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.82

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