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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,480.51, 6,711.62 and 2,133.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,480.51, 6,711.62 and 2,133.41 is: 3,195.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,480.51 : 6,711.62 = 2,133.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,480.51/6,711.62 = 2,133.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,480.51x = 6,711.62 × 2,133.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,480.51x = 14,318,637.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,318,637.22/4,480.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.76

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