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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,515.82, 6,773.73 and 2,325.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,515.82, 6,773.73 and 2,325.17 is: 3,487.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,515.82 : 6,773.73 = 2,325.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,515.82/6,773.73 = 2,325.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,515.82x = 6,773.73 × 2,325.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,515.82x = 15,750,082.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,750,082.00/4,515.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.76

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