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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,570.66, 6,851.93 and 2,229.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,570.66, 6,851.93 and 2,229.35 is: 3,342.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,570.66 : 6,851.93 = 2,229.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,570.66/6,851.93 = 2,229.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,570.66x = 6,851.93 × 2,229.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,570.66x = 15,275,350.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,275,350.15/4,570.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.05

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