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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,572.53, 6,858.80 and 1,109.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,572.53, 6,858.80 and 1,109.75 is: 1,664.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,572.53 : 6,858.80 = 1,109.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,572.53/6,858.80 = 1,109.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,572.53x = 6,858.80 × 1,109.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,572.53x = 7,611,553.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,611,553.30/4,572.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,664.63

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