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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,566.36, 6,847.74 and 2,488.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,566.36, 6,847.74 and 2,488.08 is: 3,731.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,566.36 : 6,847.74 = 2,488.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,566.36/6,847.74 = 2,488.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,566.36x = 6,847.74 × 2,488.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,566.36x = 17,037,724.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,037,724.94/4,566.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,731.14

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