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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,577.85, 6,867.45 and 2,237.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,577.85, 6,867.45 and 2,237.96 is: 3,357.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,577.85 : 6,867.45 = 2,237.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,577.85/6,867.45 = 2,237.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,577.85x = 6,867.45 × 2,237.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,577.85x = 15,369,095.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,369,095.57/4,577.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,357.27

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