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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,358.60, 6,541.19 and 2,020.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,358.60, 6,541.19 and 2,020.25 is: 3,031.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,358.60 : 6,541.19 = 2,020.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,358.60/6,541.19 = 2,020.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,358.60x = 6,541.19 × 2,020.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,358.60x = 13,214,839.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,214,839.10/4,358.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,031.90

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