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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,569.37, 6,849.13 and 2,230.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,569.37, 6,849.13 and 2,230.95 is: 3,344.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,569.37 : 6,849.13 = 2,230.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,569.37/6,849.13 = 2,230.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,569.37x = 6,849.13 × 2,230.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,569.37x = 15,280,066.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,280,066.57/4,569.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.02

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