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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,526.20, 6,783.83 and 2,057.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,526.20, 6,783.83 and 2,057.63 is: 3,083.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,526.20 : 6,783.83 = 2,057.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,526.20/6,783.83 = 2,057.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,526.20x = 6,783.83 × 2,057.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,526.20x = 13,958,601.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,958,601.83/4,526.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.96

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