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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,577.74, 6,316.35 and 2,689.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,577.74, 6,316.35 and 2,689.63 is: 3,711.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,577.74 : 6,316.35 = 2,689.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,577.74/6,316.35 = 2,689.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,577.74x = 6,316.35 × 2,689.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,577.74x = 16,988,618.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,988,618.57/4,577.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,711.14

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