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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,577.97, 6,867.53 and 2,238.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,577.97, 6,867.53 and 2,238.05 is: 3,357.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,577.97 : 6,867.53 = 2,238.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,577.97/6,867.53 = 2,238.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,577.97x = 6,867.53 × 2,238.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,577.97x = 15,369,875.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,369,875.52/4,577.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,357.36

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