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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,481.64, 6,716.30 and 2,285.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,481.64, 6,716.30 and 2,285.75 is: 3,425.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,481.64 : 6,716.30 = 2,285.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,481.64/6,716.30 = 2,285.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,481.64x = 6,716.30 × 2,285.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,481.64x = 15,351,737.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,351,737.71/4,481.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.47

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