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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,570.32, 6,855.28 and 2,503.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,570.32, 6,855.28 and 2,503.42 is: 3,755.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,570.32 : 6,855.28 = 2,503.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,570.32/6,855.28 = 2,503.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,570.32x = 6,855.28 × 2,503.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,570.32x = 17,161,645.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,161,645.06/4,570.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,755.02

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