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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,570.40, 6,855.60 and 2,261.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,570.40, 6,855.60 and 2,261.60 is: 3,392.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,570.40 : 6,855.60 = 2,261.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,570.40/6,855.60 = 2,261.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,570.40x = 6,855.60 × 2,261.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,570.40x = 15,504,624.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,504,624.96/4,570.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.40

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