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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,524.56, 6,782.93 and 2,186.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,524.56, 6,782.93 and 2,186.19 is: 3,277.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,524.56 : 6,782.93 = 2,186.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,524.56/6,782.93 = 2,186.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,524.56x = 6,782.93 × 2,186.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,524.56x = 14,828,762.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,828,762.81/4,524.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,277.40

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