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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,569.91, 6,852.52 and 2,230.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,569.91, 6,852.52 and 2,230.02 is: 3,343.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,569.91 : 6,852.52 = 2,230.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,569.91/6,852.52 = 2,230.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,569.91x = 6,852.52 × 2,230.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,569.91x = 15,281,256.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,281,256.65/4,569.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.89

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