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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,458.83, 6,688.31 and 2,119.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,458.83, 6,688.31 and 2,119.07 is: 3,178.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,458.83 : 6,688.31 = 2,119.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,458.83/6,688.31 = 2,119.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,458.83x = 6,688.31 × 2,119.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,458.83x = 14,172,986.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,172,986.48/4,458.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,178.64

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