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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,358.23, 6,531.39 and 2,013.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,358.23, 6,531.39 and 2,013.08 is: 3,016.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,358.23 : 6,531.39 = 2,013.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,358.23/6,531.39 = 2,013.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,358.23x = 6,531.39 × 2,013.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,358.23x = 13,148,177.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,148,177.92/4,358.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.86

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