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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,575.98, 6,313.98 and 2,687.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,575.98, 6,313.98 and 2,687.54 is: 3,708.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,575.98 : 6,313.98 = 2,687.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,575.98/6,313.98 = 2,687.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,575.98x = 6,313.98 × 2,687.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,575.98x = 16,969,073.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,969,073.81/4,575.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.29

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