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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,480.75, 6,183.44 and 2,617.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,480.75, 6,183.44 and 2,617.75 is: 3,612.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,480.75 : 6,183.44 = 2,617.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,480.75/6,183.44 = 2,617.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,480.75x = 6,183.44 × 2,617.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,480.75x = 16,186,700.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,186,700.06/4,480.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,612.50

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