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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,577.36, 6,316.68 and 2,688.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,577.36, 6,316.68 and 2,688.60 is: 3,710.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,577.36 : 6,316.68 = 2,688.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,577.36/6,316.68 = 2,688.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,577.36x = 6,316.68 × 2,688.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,577.36x = 16,983,025.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,983,025.85/4,577.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.22

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