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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,362.03, 6,534.41 and 2,055.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,362.03, 6,534.41 and 2,055.15 is: 3,078.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,362.03 : 6,534.41 = 2,055.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,362.03/6,534.41 = 2,055.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,362.03x = 6,534.41 × 2,055.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,362.03x = 13,429,182.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,429,182.44/4,362.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.65

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