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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,392.84, 6,589.98 and 2,083.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,392.84, 6,589.98 and 2,083.08 is: 3,124.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,392.84 : 6,589.98 = 2,083.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,392.84/6,589.98 = 2,083.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,392.84x = 6,589.98 × 2,083.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,392.84x = 13,727,455.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,727,455.54/4,392.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,124.96

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