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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,565.09, 6,845.96 and 2,224.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,565.09, 6,845.96 and 2,224.39 is: 3,335.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,565.09 : 6,845.96 = 2,224.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,565.09/6,845.96 = 2,224.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,565.09x = 6,845.96 × 2,224.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,565.09x = 15,228,084.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,228,084.96/4,565.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.77

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