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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,577.84, 6,315.48 and 2,714.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,577.84, 6,315.48 and 2,714.48 is: 3,744.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,577.84 : 6,315.48 = 2,714.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,577.84/6,315.48 = 2,714.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,577.84x = 6,315.48 × 2,714.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,577.84x = 17,143,244.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,143,244.15/4,577.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,744.83

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