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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,360.08, 6,541.78 and 2,021.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,360.08, 6,541.78 and 2,021.21 is: 3,032.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,360.08 : 6,541.78 = 2,021.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,360.08/6,541.78 = 2,021.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,360.08x = 6,541.78 × 2,021.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,360.08x = 13,222,311.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,222,311.15/4,360.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,032.58

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