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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,570.63, 6,307.67 and 2,682.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,570.63, 6,307.67 and 2,682.28 is: 3,701.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,570.63 : 6,307.67 = 2,682.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,570.63/6,307.67 = 2,682.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,570.63x = 6,307.67 × 2,682.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,570.63x = 16,918,951.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,918,951.68/4,570.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.67

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