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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,562.78, 6,833.12 and 2,609.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,562.78, 6,833.12 and 2,609.06 is: 3,907.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,562.78 : 6,833.12 = 2,609.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,562.78/6,833.12 = 2,609.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,562.78x = 6,833.12 × 2,609.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,562.78x = 17,828,020.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,828,020.07/4,562.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,907.27

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