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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,357.68, 6,529.80 and 2,016.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,357.68, 6,529.80 and 2,016.24 is: 3,021.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,357.68 : 6,529.80 = 2,016.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,357.68/6,529.80 = 2,016.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,357.68x = 6,529.80 × 2,016.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,357.68x = 13,165,643.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,165,643.95/4,357.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.25

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