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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,571.44, 6,854.52 and 1,794.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,571.44, 6,854.52 and 1,794.87 is: 2,691.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,571.44 : 6,854.52 = 1,794.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,571.44/6,854.52 = 1,794.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,571.44x = 6,854.52 × 1,794.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,571.44x = 12,302,972.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,302,972.31/4,571.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,691.27

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