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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,351.62, 6,527.43 and 2,041.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,351.62, 6,527.43 and 2,041.50 is: 3,062.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,351.62 : 6,527.43 = 2,041.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,351.62/6,527.43 = 2,041.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,351.62x = 6,527.43 × 2,041.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,351.62x = 13,325,748.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,325,748.35/4,351.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.25

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