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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,371.51, 6,558.89 and 2,032.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,371.51, 6,558.89 and 2,032.77 is: 3,049.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,371.51 : 6,558.89 = 2,032.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,371.51/6,558.89 = 2,032.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,371.51x = 6,558.89 × 2,032.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,371.51x = 13,332,704.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,332,704.66/4,371.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.91

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