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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,541.43, 6,806.90 and 2,076.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,541.43, 6,806.90 and 2,076.50 is: 3,112.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,541.43 : 6,806.90 = 2,076.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,541.43/6,806.90 = 2,076.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,541.43x = 6,806.90 × 2,076.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,541.43x = 14,134,550.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,134,550.06/4,541.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.35

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