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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,594.53, 6,889.28 and 2,127.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,594.53, 6,889.28 and 2,127.99 is: 3,190.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,594.53 : 6,889.28 = 2,127.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,594.53/6,889.28 = 2,127.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,594.53x = 6,889.28 × 2,127.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,594.53x = 14,660,346.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,660,346.11/4,594.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,190.82

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