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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,475.61, 6,707.34 and 1,551.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,475.61, 6,707.34 and 1,551.24 is: 2,324.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,475.61 : 6,707.34 = 1,551.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,475.61/6,707.34 = 1,551.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,475.61x = 6,707.34 × 1,551.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,475.61x = 10,404,694.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,404,694.10/4,475.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,324.75

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