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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,544.88, 6,817.96 and 2,080.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,544.88, 6,817.96 and 2,080.32 is: 3,120.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,544.88 : 6,817.96 = 2,080.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,544.88/6,817.96 = 2,080.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,544.88x = 6,817.96 × 2,080.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,544.88x = 14,183,538.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,183,538.55/4,544.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.77

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