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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,358.70, 6,541.65 and 2,022.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,358.70, 6,541.65 and 2,022.30 is: 3,035.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,358.70 : 6,541.65 = 2,022.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,358.70/6,541.65 = 2,022.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,358.70x = 6,541.65 × 2,022.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,358.70x = 13,229,178.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,229,178.80/4,358.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.12

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