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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,365.28, 6,538.68 and 2,027.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,365.28, 6,538.68 and 2,027.20 is: 3,036.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,365.28 : 6,538.68 = 2,027.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,365.28/6,538.68 = 2,027.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,365.28x = 6,538.68 × 2,027.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,365.28x = 13,255,212.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,255,212.10/4,365.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,036.51

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