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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,570.39, 6,855.72 and 1,283.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,570.39, 6,855.72 and 1,283.32 is: 1,925.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,570.39 : 6,855.72 = 1,283.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,570.39/6,855.72 = 1,283.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,570.39x = 6,855.72 × 1,283.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,570.39x = 8,798,082.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,798,082.59/4,570.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.02

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