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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,575.88, 6,314.39 and 2,687.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,575.88, 6,314.39 and 2,687.54 is: 3,708.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,575.88 : 6,314.39 = 2,687.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,575.88/6,314.39 = 2,687.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,575.88x = 6,314.39 × 2,687.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,575.88x = 16,970,175.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,970,175.70/4,575.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.61

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