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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,572.65, 6,858.98 and 1,109.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,572.65, 6,858.98 and 1,109.90 is: 1,664.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,572.65 : 6,858.98 = 1,109.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,572.65/6,858.98 = 1,109.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,572.65x = 6,858.98 × 1,109.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,572.65x = 7,612,781.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,612,781.90/4,572.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,664.85

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