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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,391.52, 6,588.08 and 2,083

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,391.52, 6,588.08 and 2,083 is: 3,124.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,391.52 : 6,588.08 = 2,083 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,391.52/6,588.08 = 2,083/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,391.52x = 6,588.08 × 2,083
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,391.52x = 13,722,970.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,722,970.64/4,391.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,124.88

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