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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,570.41, 6,855.66 and 1,283.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,570.41, 6,855.66 and 1,283.55 is: 1,925.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,570.41 : 6,855.66 = 1,283.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,570.41/6,855.66 = 1,283.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,570.41x = 6,855.66 × 1,283.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,570.41x = 8,799,582.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,799,582.39/4,570.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.34

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