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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,360.84, 6,532.49 and 2,017.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,360.84, 6,532.49 and 2,017.56 is: 3,022.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,360.84 : 6,532.49 = 2,017.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,360.84/6,532.49 = 2,017.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,360.84x = 6,532.49 × 2,017.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,360.84x = 13,179,690.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,179,690.52/4,360.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,022.28

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