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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,577.23, 6,865.83 and 1,654.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,577.23, 6,865.83 and 1,654.84 is: 2,482.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,577.23 : 6,865.83 = 1,654.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,577.23/6,865.83 = 1,654.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,577.23x = 6,865.83 × 1,654.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,577.23x = 11,361,850.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,361,850.12/4,577.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,482.25

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