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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,474.88, 6,712.46 and 2,135.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,474.88, 6,712.46 and 2,135.13 is: 3,202.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,474.88 : 6,712.46 = 2,135.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,474.88/6,712.46 = 2,135.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,474.88x = 6,712.46 × 2,135.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,474.88x = 14,332,000.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,332,000.51/4,474.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,202.77

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