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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,570.95, 6,858.42 and 1,799.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,570.95, 6,858.42 and 1,799.64 is: 2,700.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,570.95 : 6,858.42 = 1,799.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,570.95/6,858.42 = 1,799.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,570.95x = 6,858.42 × 1,799.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,570.95x = 12,342,654.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,342,654.50/4,570.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,700.24

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