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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,585.77, 6,878.98 and 2,247.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,585.77, 6,878.98 and 2,247.73 is: 3,371.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,585.77 : 6,878.98 = 2,247.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,585.77/6,878.98 = 2,247.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,585.77x = 6,878.98 × 2,247.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,585.77x = 15,462,089.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,462,089.72/4,585.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.75

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