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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,361.08, 6,537.50 and 2,021.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,361.08, 6,537.50 and 2,021.32 is: 3,030.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,361.08 : 6,537.50 = 2,021.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,361.08/6,537.50 = 2,021.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,361.08x = 6,537.50 × 2,021.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,361.08x = 13,214,379.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,214,379.50/4,361.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,030.07

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