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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,582.54, 6,874.67 and 2,083.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,582.54, 6,874.67 and 2,083.91 is: 3,126.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,582.54 : 6,874.67 = 2,083.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,582.54/6,874.67 = 2,083.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,582.54x = 6,874.67 × 2,083.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,582.54x = 14,326,148.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,326,148.77/4,582.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.25

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