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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,577.58, 6,865.89 and 2,236.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,577.58, 6,865.89 and 2,236.68 is: 3,354.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,577.58 : 6,865.89 = 2,236.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,577.58/6,865.89 = 2,236.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,577.58x = 6,865.89 × 2,236.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,577.58x = 15,356,798.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,356,798.85/4,577.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.79

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