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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,548.35, 6,827.09 and 2,084.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,548.35, 6,827.09 and 2,084.94 is: 3,129.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,548.35 : 6,827.09 = 2,084.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,548.35/6,827.09 = 2,084.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,548.35x = 6,827.09 × 2,084.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,548.35x = 14,234,062.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,234,062.60/4,548.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,129.50

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