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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,361.55, 6,541.61 and 2,021.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,361.55, 6,541.61 and 2,021.46 is: 3,031.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,361.55 : 6,541.61 = 2,021.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,361.55/6,541.61 = 2,021.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,361.55x = 6,541.61 × 2,021.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,361.55x = 13,223,592.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,223,592.84/4,361.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,031.86

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