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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,673.64, 6,449.61 and 2,577.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,673.64, 6,449.61 and 2,577.75 is: 3,557.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,673.64 : 6,449.61 = 2,577.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,673.64/6,449.61 = 2,577.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,673.64x = 6,449.61 × 2,577.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,673.64x = 16,625,482.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,625,482.18/4,673.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,557.29

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