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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,570.97, 6,854.09 and 2,231.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,570.97, 6,854.09 and 2,231.08 is: 3,345.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,570.97 : 6,854.09 = 2,231.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,570.97/6,854.09 = 2,231.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,570.97x = 6,854.09 × 2,231.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,570.97x = 15,291,994.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,291,994.83/4,570.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.46

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