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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,577.25, 6,314.49 and 2,688.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,577.25, 6,314.49 and 2,688.23 is: 3,708.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,577.25 : 6,314.49 = 2,688.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,577.25/6,314.49 = 2,688.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,577.25x = 6,314.49 × 2,688.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,577.25x = 16,974,769.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,974,769.88/4,577.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.51

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