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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,475.45, 6,711.35 and 1,942.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,475.45, 6,711.35 and 1,942.71 is: 2,913.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,475.45 : 6,711.35 = 1,942.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,475.45/6,711.35 = 1,942.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,475.45x = 6,711.35 × 1,942.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,475.45x = 13,038,222.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,038,222.87/4,475.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,913.27

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