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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,497.57, 6,744.38 and 2,032.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,497.57, 6,744.38 and 2,032.29 is: 3,047.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,497.57 : 6,744.38 = 2,032.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,497.57/6,744.38 = 2,032.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,497.57x = 6,744.38 × 2,032.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,497.57x = 13,706,525.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,706,525.87/4,497.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,047.54

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