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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,671.34, 6,445.88 and 2,575.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,671.34, 6,445.88 and 2,575.33 is: 3,553.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,671.34 : 6,445.88 = 2,575.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,671.34/6,445.88 = 2,575.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,671.34x = 6,445.88 × 2,575.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,671.34x = 16,600,248.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,600,248.81/4,671.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,553.64

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