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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,565.70, 6,835.32 and 2,822.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,565.70, 6,835.32 and 2,822.58 is: 4,225.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,565.70 : 6,835.32 = 2,822.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,565.70/6,835.32 = 2,822.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,565.70x = 6,835.32 × 2,822.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,565.70x = 19,293,237.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,293,237.53/4,565.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,225.69

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