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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,563.57, 6,842.84 and 2,061.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,563.57, 6,842.84 and 2,061.82 is: 3,091.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,563.57 : 6,842.84 = 2,061.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,563.57/6,842.84 = 2,061.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,563.57x = 6,842.84 × 2,061.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,563.57x = 14,108,678.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,108,678.62/4,563.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.59

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