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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,360.62, 6,541.11 and 2,050.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,360.62, 6,541.11 and 2,050.50 is: 3,075.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,360.62 : 6,541.11 = 2,050.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,360.62/6,541.11 = 2,050.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,360.62x = 6,541.11 × 2,050.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,360.62x = 13,412,546.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,412,546.06/4,360.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,075.83

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