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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,490.31, 6,195.60 and 2,575.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,490.31, 6,195.60 and 2,575.25 is: 3,553.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,490.31 : 6,195.60 = 2,575.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,490.31/6,195.60 = 2,575.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,490.31x = 6,195.60 × 2,575.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,490.31x = 15,955,187.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,955,187.92/4,490.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,553.25

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