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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,551.51, 6,828.05 and 2,086.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,551.51, 6,828.05 and 2,086.54 is: 3,130.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,551.51 : 6,828.05 = 2,086.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,551.51/6,828.05 = 2,086.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,551.51x = 6,828.05 × 2,086.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,551.51x = 14,247,029.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,247,029.73/4,551.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,130.17

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