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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,570.84, 6,855.39 and 2,228.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,570.84, 6,855.39 and 2,228.49 is: 3,342.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,570.84 : 6,855.39 = 2,228.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,570.84/6,855.39 = 2,228.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,570.84x = 6,855.39 × 2,228.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,570.84x = 15,277,168.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,277,168.06/4,570.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.31

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