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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,557.47, 6,836.58 and 1,270.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,557.47, 6,836.58 and 1,270.58 is: 1,905.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,557.47 : 6,836.58 = 1,270.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,557.47/6,836.58 = 1,270.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,557.47x = 6,836.58 × 1,270.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,557.47x = 8,686,421.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,686,421.82/4,557.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,905.97

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