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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,584.53, 6,870.32 and 2,277.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,584.53, 6,870.32 and 2,277.65 is: 3,413.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,584.53 : 6,870.32 = 2,277.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,584.53/6,870.32 = 2,277.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,584.53x = 6,870.32 × 2,277.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,584.53x = 15,648,172.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,648,172.96/4,584.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,413.26

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