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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,475.49, 6,175.92 and 2,587.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,475.49, 6,175.92 and 2,587.15 is: 3,570.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,475.49 : 6,175.92 = 2,587.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,475.49/6,175.92 = 2,587.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,475.49x = 6,175.92 × 2,587.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,475.49x = 15,978,050.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,978,050.26/4,475.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,570.12

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