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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,860.57, 7,244.70 and 4,583.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,860.57, 7,244.70 and 4,583.82 is: 6,832.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,860.57 : 7,244.70 = 4,583.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,860.57/7,244.70 = 4,583.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,860.57x = 7,244.70 × 4,583.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,860.57x = 33,208,400.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,208,400.75/4,860.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,832.20

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