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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,570.82, 6,855.36 and 2,228.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,570.82, 6,855.36 and 2,228.47 is: 3,342.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,570.82 : 6,855.36 = 2,228.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,570.82/6,855.36 = 2,228.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,570.82x = 6,855.36 × 2,228.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,570.82x = 15,276,946.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,276,946.96/4,570.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.28

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