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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,472.35, 6,705.79 and 2,132.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,472.35, 6,705.79 and 2,132.26 is: 3,197.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,472.35 : 6,705.79 = 2,132.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,472.35/6,705.79 = 2,132.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,472.35x = 6,705.79 × 2,132.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,472.35x = 14,298,465.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,298,465.69/4,472.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.08

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