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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,475.79, 6,715.91 and 2,011.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,475.79, 6,715.91 and 2,011.50 is: 3,018.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,475.79 : 6,715.91 = 2,011.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,475.79/6,715.91 = 2,011.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,475.79x = 6,715.91 × 2,011.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,475.79x = 13,509,057.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,509,057.99/4,475.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,018.25

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