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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,573.11, 6,310.98 and 2,684.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,573.11, 6,310.98 and 2,684.77 is: 3,705.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,573.11 : 6,310.98 = 2,684.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,573.11/6,310.98 = 2,684.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,573.11x = 6,310.98 × 2,684.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,573.11x = 16,943,520.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,943,520.42/4,573.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,705.03

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