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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,588.37, 6,881.65 and 2,247.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,588.37, 6,881.65 and 2,247.37 is: 3,370.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,588.37 : 6,881.65 = 2,247.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,588.37/6,881.65 = 2,247.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,588.37x = 6,881.65 × 2,247.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,588.37x = 15,465,607.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,465,607.13/4,588.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.61

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