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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,555.12, 6,832.72 and 2,089.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,555.12, 6,832.72 and 2,089.30 is: 3,133.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,555.12 : 6,832.72 = 2,089.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,555.12/6,832.72 = 2,089.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,555.12x = 6,832.72 × 2,089.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,555.12x = 14,275,601.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,275,601.90/4,555.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.97

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