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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,552.16, 6,828.21 and 2,086.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,552.16, 6,828.21 and 2,086.29 is: 3,129.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,552.16 : 6,828.21 = 2,086.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,552.16/6,828.21 = 2,086.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,552.16x = 6,828.21 × 2,086.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,552.16x = 14,245,626.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,245,626.24/4,552.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,129.42

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