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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,571.74, 6,858.69 and 1,451.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,571.74, 6,858.69 and 1,451.89 is: 2,178.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,571.74 : 6,858.69 = 1,451.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,571.74/6,858.69 = 1,451.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,571.74x = 6,858.69 × 1,451.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,571.74x = 9,958,063.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,958,063.42/4,571.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,178.18

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