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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,579.97, 6,870.53 and 2,240.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,579.97, 6,870.53 and 2,240.05 is: 3,360.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,579.97 : 6,870.53 = 2,240.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,579.97/6,870.53 = 2,240.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,579.97x = 6,870.53 × 2,240.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,579.97x = 15,390,330.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,390,330.73/4,579.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,360.36

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