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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,570.54, 6,856.17 and 2,261.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,570.54, 6,856.17 and 2,261.50 is: 3,392.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,570.54 : 6,856.17 = 2,261.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,570.54/6,856.17 = 2,261.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,570.54x = 6,856.17 × 2,261.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,570.54x = 15,505,228.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,505,228.46/4,570.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.43

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