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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,580.16, 6,868.96 and 2,271.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,580.16, 6,868.96 and 2,271.04 is: 3,405.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,580.16 : 6,868.96 = 2,271.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,580.16/6,868.96 = 2,271.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,580.16x = 6,868.96 × 2,271.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,580.16x = 15,599,682.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,599,682.92/4,580.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,405.93

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