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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,583.28, 6,868.44 and 2,276.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,583.28, 6,868.44 and 2,276.40 is: 3,411.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,583.28 : 6,868.44 = 2,276.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,583.28/6,868.44 = 2,276.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,583.28x = 6,868.44 × 2,276.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,583.28x = 15,635,316.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,635,316.82/4,583.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411.38

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