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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,572.44, 6,857.78 and 2,230.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,572.44, 6,857.78 and 2,230.07 is: 3,344.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,572.44 : 6,857.78 = 2,230.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,572.44/6,857.78 = 2,230.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,572.44x = 6,857.78 × 2,230.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,572.44x = 15,293,335.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,293,335.44/4,572.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.68

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