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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.68, 6,551.70 and 2,031.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.68, 6,551.70 and 2,031.40 is: 3,045.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.68 : 6,551.70 = 2,031.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.68/6,551.70 = 2,031.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.68x = 6,551.70 × 2,031.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.68x = 13,309,123.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,309,123.38/4,370.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.09

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