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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,609.70, 6,914.91 and 2,270.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,609.70, 6,914.91 and 2,270.96 is: 3,406.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,609.70 : 6,914.91 = 2,270.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,609.70/6,914.91 = 2,270.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,609.70x = 6,914.91 × 2,270.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,609.70x = 15,703,484.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,703,484.01/4,609.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.62

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