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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.59, 3,551.51 and 2,021.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.59, 3,551.51 and 2,021.13 is: 3,034.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.59 : 3,551.51 = 2,021.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.59/3,551.51 = 2,021.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.59x = 3,551.51 × 2,021.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.59x = 7,178,063.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,178,063.41/2,365.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.36

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