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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,539.53, 6,799.72 and 2,076.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,539.53, 6,799.72 and 2,076.42 is: 3,110.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,539.53 : 6,799.72 = 2,076.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,539.53/6,799.72 = 2,076.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,539.53x = 6,799.72 × 2,076.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,539.53x = 14,119,074.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,119,074.60/4,539.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.25

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