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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,567.48, 6,841.50 and 2,223.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,567.48, 6,841.50 and 2,223.88 is: 3,331.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,567.48 : 6,841.50 = 2,223.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,567.48/6,841.50 = 2,223.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,567.48x = 6,841.50 × 2,223.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,567.48x = 15,214,675.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,214,675.02/4,567.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,331.09

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