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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,569.30, 6,855.90 and 2,231.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,569.30, 6,855.90 and 2,231.37 is: 3,348.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,569.30 : 6,855.90 = 2,231.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,569.30/6,855.90 = 2,231.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,569.30x = 6,855.90 × 2,231.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,569.30x = 15,298,049.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,298,049.58/4,569.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.01

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