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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,069.68, 4,593.58 and 2,457.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,069.68, 4,593.58 and 2,457.32 is: 3,677.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,069.68 : 4,593.58 = 2,457.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,069.68/4,593.58 = 2,457.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,069.68x = 4,593.58 × 2,457.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,069.68x = 11,287,866.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,287,866.89/3,069.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,677.22

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