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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,577.88, 6,316.40 and 2,689.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,577.88, 6,316.40 and 2,689.36 is: 3,710.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,577.88 : 6,316.40 = 2,689.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,577.88/6,316.40 = 2,689.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,577.88x = 6,316.40 × 2,689.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,577.88x = 16,987,073.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,987,073.50/4,577.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.69

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