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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,475.28, 6,713.61 and 2,282.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,475.28, 6,713.61 and 2,282.82 is: 3,424.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,475.28 : 6,713.61 = 2,282.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,475.28/6,713.61 = 2,282.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,475.28x = 6,713.61 × 2,282.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,475.28x = 15,325,963.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,325,963.18/4,475.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.58

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