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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,566.30, 6,851.40 and 2,228.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,566.30, 6,851.40 and 2,228.37 is: 3,343.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,566.30 : 6,851.40 = 2,228.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,566.30/6,851.40 = 2,228.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,566.30x = 6,851.40 × 2,228.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,566.30x = 15,267,454.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,267,454.22/4,566.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.51

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