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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,571.30, 6,858.90 and 2,233.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,571.30, 6,858.90 and 2,233.38 is: 3,351.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,571.30 : 6,858.90 = 2,233.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,571.30/6,858.90 = 2,233.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,571.30x = 6,858.90 × 2,233.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,571.30x = 15,318,530.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,318,530.08/4,571.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,351.02

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