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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,563.78, 6,297.44 and 2,676

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,563.78, 6,297.44 and 2,676 is: 3,692.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,563.78 : 6,297.44 = 2,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,563.78/6,297.44 = 2,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,563.78x = 6,297.44 × 2,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,563.78x = 16,851,949.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,851,949.44/4,563.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,692.54

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