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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,552.09, 6,828.91 and 2,087.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,552.09, 6,828.91 and 2,087.12 is: 3,131.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,552.09 : 6,828.91 = 2,087.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,552.09/6,828.91 = 2,087.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,552.09x = 6,828.91 × 2,087.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,552.09x = 14,252,710.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,252,710.06/4,552.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.03

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