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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,521.07, 6,783.92 and 2,183.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,521.07, 6,783.92 and 2,183.07 is: 3,275.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,521.07 : 6,783.92 = 2,183.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,521.07/6,783.92 = 2,183.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,521.07x = 6,783.92 × 2,183.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,521.07x = 14,809,772.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,809,772.23/4,521.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.72

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