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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,537.83, 6,808.77 and 2,039.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,537.83, 6,808.77 and 2,039.52 is: 3,060.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,537.83 : 6,808.77 = 2,039.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,537.83/6,808.77 = 2,039.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,537.83x = 6,808.77 × 2,039.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,537.83x = 13,886,622.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,886,622.59/4,537.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.19

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