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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,530.83, 6,788.56 and 2,191.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,530.83, 6,788.56 and 2,191.94 is: 3,284.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,530.83 : 6,788.56 = 2,191.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,530.83/6,788.56 = 2,191.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,530.83x = 6,788.56 × 2,191.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,530.83x = 14,880,116.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,880,116.21/4,530.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,284.19

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