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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,549.74, 6,826.86 and 2,083.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,549.74, 6,826.86 and 2,083.38 is: 3,126.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,549.74 : 6,826.86 = 2,083.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,549.74/6,826.86 = 2,083.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,549.74x = 6,826.86 × 2,083.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,549.74x = 14,222,943.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,222,943.59/4,549.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.10

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