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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,554.59, 6,827.22 and 2,091.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,554.59, 6,827.22 and 2,091.24 is: 3,134.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,554.59 : 6,827.22 = 2,091.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,554.59/6,827.22 = 2,091.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,554.59x = 6,827.22 × 2,091.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,554.59x = 14,277,355.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,277,355.55/4,554.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,134.72

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