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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,354.32, 6,531.71 and 2,016.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,354.32, 6,531.71 and 2,016.51 is: 3,024.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,354.32 : 6,531.71 = 2,016.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,354.32/6,531.71 = 2,016.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,354.32x = 6,531.71 × 2,016.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,354.32x = 13,171,248.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,171,248.45/4,354.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,024.87

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