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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,524.59, 6,785.84 and 2,183.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,524.59, 6,785.84 and 2,183.09 is: 3,274.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,524.59 : 6,785.84 = 2,183.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,524.59/6,785.84 = 2,183.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,524.59x = 6,785.84 × 2,183.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,524.59x = 14,814,070.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,814,070.97/4,524.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.12

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