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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,566.78, 6,846.12 and 2,225.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,566.78, 6,846.12 and 2,225.48 is: 3,336.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,566.78 : 6,846.12 = 2,225.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,566.78/6,846.12 = 2,225.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,566.78x = 6,846.12 × 2,225.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,566.78x = 15,235,868.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,235,868.91/4,566.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,336.24

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