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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,549.91, 6,825.60 and 2,084.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,549.91, 6,825.60 and 2,084.94 is: 3,127.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,549.91 : 6,825.60 = 2,084.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,549.91/6,825.60 = 2,084.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,549.91x = 6,825.60 × 2,084.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,549.91x = 14,230,966.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,230,966.46/4,549.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.75

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