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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,591.45, 6,883.33 and 2,128.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,591.45, 6,883.33 and 2,128.04 is: 3,190.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,591.45 : 6,883.33 = 2,128.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,591.45/6,883.33 = 2,128.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,591.45x = 6,883.33 × 2,128.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,591.45x = 14,647,956.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,647,956.52/4,591.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,190.27

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