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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,544.80, 6,811.97 and 2,079.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,544.80, 6,811.97 and 2,079.88 is: 3,117.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,544.80 : 6,811.97 = 2,079.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,544.80/6,811.97 = 2,079.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,544.80x = 6,811.97 × 2,079.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,544.80x = 14,168,052.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,168,052.73/4,544.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,117.42

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