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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,362.62, 6,543.96 and 2,053.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,362.62, 6,543.96 and 2,053.58 is: 3,080.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,362.62 : 6,543.96 = 2,053.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,362.62/6,543.96 = 2,053.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,362.62x = 6,543.96 × 2,053.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,362.62x = 13,438,545.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,438,545.38/4,362.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,080.38

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