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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,422.91, 6,631.71 and 2,083.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,422.91, 6,631.71 and 2,083.45 is: 3,123.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,422.91 : 6,631.71 = 2,083.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,422.91/6,631.71 = 2,083.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,422.91x = 6,631.71 × 2,083.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,422.91x = 13,816,836.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,816,836.20/4,422.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.92

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