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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,563.86, 6,841.83 and 2,220.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,563.86, 6,841.83 and 2,220.61 is: 3,328.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,563.86 : 6,841.83 = 2,220.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,563.86/6,841.83 = 2,220.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,563.86x = 6,841.83 × 2,220.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,563.86x = 15,193,001.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,193,001.91/4,563.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,328.98

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