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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,571.05, 6,856.17 and 2,230.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,571.05, 6,856.17 and 2,230.15 is: 3,345.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,571.05 : 6,856.17 = 2,230.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,571.05/6,856.17 = 2,230.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,571.05x = 6,856.17 × 2,230.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,571.05x = 15,290,287.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,290,287.53/4,571.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.03

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