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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,670.89, 6,445.83 and 2,575

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,670.89, 6,445.83 and 2,575 is: 3,553.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,670.89 : 6,445.83 = 2,575 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,670.89/6,445.83 = 2,575/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,670.89x = 6,445.83 × 2,575
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,670.89x = 16,598,012.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,598,012.25/4,670.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,553.50

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