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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,570.94, 6,855.54 and 2,228.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,570.94, 6,855.54 and 2,228.58 is: 3,342.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,570.94 : 6,855.54 = 2,228.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,570.94/6,855.54 = 2,228.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,570.94x = 6,855.54 × 2,228.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,570.94x = 15,278,119.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,278,119.33/4,570.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.45

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