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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,512.50, 6,771.31 and 2,432.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,512.50, 6,771.31 and 2,432.46 is: 3,650.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,512.50 : 6,771.31 = 2,432.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,512.50/6,771.31 = 2,432.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,512.50x = 6,771.31 × 2,432.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,512.50x = 16,470,940.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,470,940.72/4,512.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,650.07

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