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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,584.77, 6,877.48 and 2,246.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,584.77, 6,877.48 and 2,246.73 is: 3,370.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,584.77 : 6,877.48 = 2,246.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,584.77/6,877.48 = 2,246.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,584.77x = 6,877.48 × 2,246.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,584.77x = 15,451,840.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,451,840.64/4,584.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.25

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