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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,551.79, 6,823.43 and 2,084.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,551.79, 6,823.43 and 2,084.13 is: 3,124.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,551.79 : 6,823.43 = 2,084.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,551.79/6,823.43 = 2,084.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,551.79x = 6,823.43 × 2,084.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,551.79x = 14,220,915.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,220,915.17/4,551.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,124.25

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