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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,371.24, 6,555.74 and 2,028.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,371.24, 6,555.74 and 2,028.95 is: 3,042.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,371.24 : 6,555.74 = 2,028.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,371.24/6,555.74 = 2,028.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,371.24x = 6,555.74 × 2,028.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,371.24x = 13,301,250.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,301,250.33/4,371.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,042.90

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