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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,557.14, 6,287.89 and 2,668.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,557.14, 6,287.89 and 2,668.89 is: 3,682.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,557.14 : 6,287.89 = 2,668.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,557.14/6,287.89 = 2,668.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,557.14x = 6,287.89 × 2,668.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,557.14x = 16,781,686.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,781,686.74/4,557.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.50

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