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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,583.77, 6,875.98 and 2,245.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,583.77, 6,875.98 and 2,245.73 is: 3,368.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,583.77 : 6,875.98 = 2,245.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,583.77/6,875.98 = 2,245.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,583.77x = 6,875.98 × 2,245.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,583.77x = 15,441,554.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,441,554.57/4,583.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.75

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