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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,552.38, 6,828.57 and 2,086.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,552.38, 6,828.57 and 2,086.88 is: 3,130.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,552.38 : 6,828.57 = 2,086.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,552.38/6,828.57 = 2,086.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,552.38x = 6,828.57 × 2,086.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,552.38x = 14,250,372.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,250,372.82/4,552.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,130.31

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