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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,555.59, 6,834.71 and 1,921.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,555.59, 6,834.71 and 1,921.74 is: 2,883.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,555.59 : 6,834.71 = 1,921.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,555.59/6,834.71 = 1,921.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,555.59x = 6,834.71 × 1,921.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,555.59x = 13,134,535.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,134,535.60/4,555.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,883.17

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