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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,573.97, 6,858.58 and 2,234.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,573.97, 6,858.58 and 2,234.08 is: 3,349.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,573.97 : 6,858.58 = 2,234.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,573.97/6,858.58 = 2,234.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,573.97x = 6,858.58 × 2,234.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,573.97x = 15,322,616.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,322,616.41/4,573.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.96

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