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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,541.15, 6,811.72 and 2,075.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,541.15, 6,811.72 and 2,075.91 is: 3,113.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,541.15 : 6,811.72 = 2,075.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,541.15/6,811.72 = 2,075.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,541.15x = 6,811.72 × 2,075.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,541.15x = 14,140,512.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,140,512.48/4,541.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,113.87

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