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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,566.19, 6,847.61 and 2,225.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,566.19, 6,847.61 and 2,225.49 is: 3,337.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,566.19 : 6,847.61 = 2,225.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,566.19/6,847.61 = 2,225.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,566.19x = 6,847.61 × 2,225.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,566.19x = 15,239,287.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,239,287.58/4,566.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,337.42

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