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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,552.79, 6,824.93 and 2,085.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,552.79, 6,824.93 and 2,085.13 is: 3,125.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,552.79 : 6,824.93 = 2,085.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,552.79/6,824.93 = 2,085.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,552.79x = 6,824.93 × 2,085.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,552.79x = 14,230,866.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,230,866.29/4,552.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.75

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