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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,483.68, 6,719.37 and 2,287.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,483.68, 6,719.37 and 2,287.79 is: 3,428.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,483.68 : 6,719.37 = 2,287.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,483.68/6,719.37 = 2,287.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,483.68x = 6,719.37 × 2,287.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,483.68x = 15,372,507.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,372,507.49/4,483.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.55

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