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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,570.47, 6,855.59 and 1,283.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,570.47, 6,855.59 and 1,283.49 is: 1,925.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,570.47 : 6,855.59 = 1,283.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,570.47/6,855.59 = 1,283.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,570.47x = 6,855.59 × 1,283.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,570.47x = 8,799,074.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,799,074.79/4,570.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.20

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