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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,475.10, 6,712.44 and 2,133.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,475.10, 6,712.44 and 2,133.40 is: 3,200.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,475.10 : 6,712.44 = 2,133.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,475.10/6,712.44 = 2,133.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,475.10x = 6,712.44 × 2,133.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,475.10x = 14,320,319.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,320,319.50/4,475.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,200.00

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