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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,360.48, 6,542.93 and 2,017.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,360.48, 6,542.93 and 2,017.85 is: 3,027.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,360.48 : 6,542.93 = 2,017.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,360.48/6,542.93 = 2,017.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,360.48x = 6,542.93 × 2,017.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,360.48x = 13,202,639.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,202,639.88/4,360.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,027.79

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