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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,571.84, 6,855.20 and 1,451.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,571.84, 6,855.20 and 1,451.27 is: 2,176.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,571.84 : 6,855.20 = 1,451.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,571.84/6,855.20 = 1,451.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,571.84x = 6,855.20 × 1,451.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,571.84x = 9,948,761.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,948,761.43/4,571.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,176.09

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