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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,591.68, 6,886.77 and 1,817.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,591.68, 6,886.77 and 1,817.56 is: 2,726.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,591.68 : 6,886.77 = 1,817.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,591.68/6,886.77 = 1,817.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,591.68x = 6,886.77 × 1,817.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,591.68x = 12,517,117.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,517,117.68/4,591.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,726.04

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