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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,577.68, 6,317.31 and 2,784.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,577.68, 6,317.31 and 2,784.54 is: 3,842.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,577.68 : 6,317.31 = 2,784.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,577.68/6,317.31 = 2,784.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,577.68x = 6,317.31 × 2,784.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,577.68x = 17,590,802.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,590,802.39/4,577.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,842.73

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