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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,644.05, 6,968.50 and 2,537.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,644.05, 6,968.50 and 2,537.17 is: 3,807.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,644.05 : 6,968.50 = 2,537.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,644.05/6,968.50 = 2,537.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,644.05x = 6,968.50 × 2,537.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,644.05x = 17,680,245.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,680,245.38/4,644.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,807.08

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