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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,592.79, 6,887.57 and 2,127.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,592.79, 6,887.57 and 2,127.15 is: 3,189.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,592.79 : 6,887.57 = 2,127.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,592.79/6,887.57 = 2,127.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,592.79x = 6,887.57 × 2,127.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,592.79x = 14,650,883.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,650,883.89/4,592.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,189.97

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