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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,475.46, 6,713.25 and 1,553.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,475.46, 6,713.25 and 1,553.86 is: 2,330.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,475.46 : 6,713.25 = 1,553.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,475.46/6,713.25 = 1,553.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,475.46x = 6,713.25 × 1,553.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,475.46x = 10,431,450.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,431,450.65/4,475.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,330.81

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