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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,569.28, 6,849.87 and 2,227.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,569.28, 6,849.87 and 2,227.98 is: 3,340.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,569.28 : 6,849.87 = 2,227.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,569.28/6,849.87 = 2,227.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,569.28x = 6,849.87 × 2,227.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,569.28x = 15,261,373.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,261,373.36/4,569.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,340.00

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