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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,563.76, 6,845.80 and 2,371.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,563.76, 6,845.80 and 2,371.08 is: 3,556.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,563.76 : 6,845.80 = 2,371.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,563.76/6,845.80 = 2,371.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,563.76x = 6,845.80 × 2,371.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,563.76x = 16,231,939.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,231,939.46/4,563.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,556.70

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