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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,475.49, 6,711.28 and 2,252.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,475.49, 6,711.28 and 2,252.91 is: 3,378.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,475.49 : 6,711.28 = 2,252.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,475.49/6,711.28 = 2,252.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,475.49x = 6,711.28 × 2,252.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,475.49x = 15,119,935.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,119,935.70/4,475.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,378.39

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