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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,364.75, 6,541.71 and 2,021.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,364.75, 6,541.71 and 2,021.57 is: 3,029.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,364.75 : 6,541.71 = 2,021.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,364.75/6,541.71 = 2,021.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,364.75x = 6,541.71 × 2,021.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,364.75x = 13,224,491.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,224,491.98/4,364.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,029.84

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