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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,368.78, 6,544.50 and 2,061.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,368.78, 6,544.50 and 2,061.90 is: 3,088.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,368.78 : 6,544.50 = 2,061.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,368.78/6,544.50 = 2,061.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,368.78x = 6,544.50 × 2,061.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,368.78x = 13,494,104.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,494,104.55/4,368.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.76

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