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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,475.53, 6,717.39 and 2,285.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,475.53, 6,717.39 and 2,285.79 is: 3,430.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,475.53 : 6,717.39 = 2,285.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,475.53/6,717.39 = 2,285.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,475.53x = 6,717.39 × 2,285.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,475.53x = 15,354,581.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,354,581.88/4,475.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.79

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