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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,588.78, 6,331.43 and 2,700.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,588.78, 6,331.43 and 2,700.45 is: 3,725.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,588.78 : 6,331.43 = 2,700.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,588.78/6,331.43 = 2,700.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,588.78x = 6,331.43 × 2,700.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,588.78x = 17,097,710.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,097,710.14/4,588.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.98

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