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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,577.80, 6,315.78 and 2,715.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,577.80, 6,315.78 and 2,715.40 is: 3,746.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,577.80 : 6,315.78 = 2,715.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,577.80/6,315.78 = 2,715.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,577.80x = 6,315.78 × 2,715.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,577.80x = 17,149,869.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,149,869.01/4,577.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,746.31

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