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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,583.40, 6,871.86 and 2,244.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,583.40, 6,871.86 and 2,244.12 is: 3,364.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,583.40 : 6,871.86 = 2,244.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,583.40/6,871.86 = 2,244.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,583.40x = 6,871.86 × 2,244.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,583.40x = 15,421,278.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,421,278.46/4,583.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.59

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