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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,524.04, 6,782.58 and 2,182.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,524.04, 6,782.58 and 2,182.84 is: 3,272.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,524.04 : 6,782.58 = 2,182.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,524.04/6,782.58 = 2,182.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,524.04x = 6,782.58 × 2,182.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,524.04x = 14,805,286.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,805,286.93/4,524.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,272.58

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