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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,520.07, 6,782.42 and 2,182.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,520.07, 6,782.42 and 2,182.07 is: 3,274.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,520.07 : 6,782.42 = 2,182.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,520.07/6,782.42 = 2,182.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,520.07x = 6,782.42 × 2,182.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,520.07x = 14,799,715.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,799,715.21/4,520.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.22

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