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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,578, 6,862.88 and 2,236.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,578, 6,862.88 and 2,236.68 is: 3,353.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,578 : 6,862.88 = 2,236.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,578/6,862.88 = 2,236.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,578x = 6,862.88 × 2,236.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,578x = 15,350,066.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,350,066.44/4,578
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,353.01

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