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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,463.06, 6,687.57 and 2,268.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,463.06, 6,687.57 and 2,268.77 is: 3,399.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,463.06 : 6,687.57 = 2,268.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,463.06/6,687.57 = 2,268.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,463.06x = 6,687.57 × 2,268.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,463.06x = 15,172,558.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,172,558.19/4,463.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.59

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