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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,371.57, 6,557.34 and 2,031.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,371.57, 6,557.34 and 2,031.27 is: 3,046.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,371.57 : 6,557.34 = 2,031.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,371.57/6,557.34 = 2,031.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,371.57x = 6,557.34 × 2,031.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,371.57x = 13,319,728.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,319,728.02/4,371.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.90

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