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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,571.05, 6,858.53 and 2,233.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,571.05, 6,858.53 and 2,233.12 is: 3,350.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,571.05 : 6,858.53 = 2,233.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,571.05/6,858.53 = 2,233.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,571.05x = 6,858.53 × 2,233.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,571.05x = 15,315,920.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,315,920.51/4,571.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.64

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