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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,575.84, 6,859.44 and 2,266.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,575.84, 6,859.44 and 2,266.08 is: 3,396.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,575.84 : 6,859.44 = 2,266.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,575.84/6,859.44 = 2,266.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,575.84x = 6,859.44 × 2,266.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,575.84x = 15,544,039.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,544,039.80/4,575.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.98

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