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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,557.60, 6,828.48 and 2,363.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,557.60, 6,828.48 and 2,363.04 is: 3,540.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,557.60 : 6,828.48 = 2,363.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,557.60/6,828.48 = 2,363.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,557.60x = 6,828.48 × 2,363.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,557.60x = 16,135,971.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,135,971.38/4,557.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,540.45

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