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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,570.91, 6,852.31 and 2,229.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,570.91, 6,852.31 and 2,229.60 is: 3,342.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,570.91 : 6,852.31 = 2,229.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,570.91/6,852.31 = 2,229.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,570.91x = 6,852.31 × 2,229.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,570.91x = 15,277,904.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,277,904.80/4,570.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.42

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