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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,355.28, 6,523.68 and 2,017.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,355.28, 6,523.68 and 2,017.20 is: 3,021.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,355.28 : 6,523.68 = 2,017.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,355.28/6,523.68 = 2,017.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,355.28x = 6,523.68 × 2,017.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,355.28x = 13,159,567.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,159,567.30/4,355.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.52

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