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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,523.78, 6,786.77 and 2,297.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,523.78, 6,786.77 and 2,297.14 is: 3,446.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,523.78 : 6,786.77 = 2,297.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,523.78/6,786.77 = 2,297.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,523.78x = 6,786.77 × 2,297.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,523.78x = 15,590,183.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,590,183.48/4,523.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,446.27

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