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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,567.03, 6,850.79 and 2,229.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,567.03, 6,850.79 and 2,229.02 is: 3,343.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,567.03 : 6,850.79 = 2,229.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,567.03/6,850.79 = 2,229.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,567.03x = 6,850.79 × 2,229.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,567.03x = 15,270,570.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,270,570.63/4,567.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.66

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