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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,561.74, 6,845.68 and 1,788.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,561.74, 6,845.68 and 1,788.07 is: 2,683.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,561.74 : 6,845.68 = 1,788.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,561.74/6,845.68 = 1,788.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,561.74x = 6,845.68 × 1,788.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,561.74x = 12,240,555.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,240,555.04/4,561.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,683.31

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