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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,570.98, 6,846.75 and 2,227.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,570.98, 6,846.75 and 2,227.38 is: 3,336.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,570.98 : 6,846.75 = 2,227.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,570.98/6,846.75 = 2,227.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,570.98x = 6,846.75 × 2,227.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,570.98x = 15,250,314.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,250,314.02/4,570.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,336.33

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