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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,577.73, 6,864.40 and 2,111.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,577.73, 6,864.40 and 2,111.82 is: 3,166.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,577.73 : 6,864.40 = 2,111.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,577.73/6,864.40 = 2,111.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,577.73x = 6,864.40 × 2,111.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,577.73x = 14,496,377.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,496,377.21/4,577.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.72

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