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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,365.78, 6,539.43 and 2,027.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,365.78, 6,539.43 and 2,027.70 is: 3,037.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,365.78 : 6,539.43 = 2,027.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,365.78/6,539.43 = 2,027.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,365.78x = 6,539.43 × 2,027.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,365.78x = 13,260,002.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,260,002.21/4,365.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,037.26

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