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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,358.30, 6,536.57 and 2,016.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,358.30, 6,536.57 and 2,016.86 is: 3,024.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,358.30 : 6,536.57 = 2,016.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,358.30/6,536.57 = 2,016.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,358.30x = 6,536.57 × 2,016.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,358.30x = 13,183,303.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,183,303.80/4,358.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,024.88

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