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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,675.85, 7,014.31 and 2,175.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,675.85, 7,014.31 and 2,175.74 is: 3,263.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,675.85 : 7,014.31 = 2,175.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,675.85/7,014.31 = 2,175.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,675.85x = 7,014.31 × 2,175.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,675.85x = 15,261,268.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,261,268.89/4,675.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,263.85

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