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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,538.97, 6,804.81 and 2,072.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,538.97, 6,804.81 and 2,072.52 is: 3,107.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,538.97 : 6,804.81 = 2,072.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,538.97/6,804.81 = 2,072.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,538.97x = 6,804.81 × 2,072.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,538.97x = 14,103,104.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,103,104.82/4,538.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,107.12

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