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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,700.55, 6,486.42 and 2,575.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,700.55, 6,486.42 and 2,575.74 is: 3,554.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,700.55 : 6,486.42 = 2,575.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,700.55/6,486.42 = 2,575.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,700.55x = 6,486.42 × 2,575.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,700.55x = 16,707,365.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,707,365.43/4,700.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,554.34

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