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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,570.62, 6,854.91 and 1,283.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,570.62, 6,854.91 and 1,283.64 is: 1,925.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,570.62 : 6,854.91 = 1,283.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,570.62/6,854.91 = 1,283.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,570.62x = 6,854.91 × 1,283.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,570.62x = 8,799,236.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,799,236.67/4,570.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.17

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