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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,391.77, 6,588.46 and 2,083.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,391.77, 6,588.46 and 2,083.25 is: 3,125.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,391.77 : 6,588.46 = 2,083.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,391.77/6,588.46 = 2,083.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,391.77x = 6,588.46 × 2,083.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,391.77x = 13,725,398.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,725,398.88/4,391.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.25

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