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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.34, 6,560.16 and 2,033.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.34, 6,560.16 and 2,033.48 is: 3,050.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.34 : 6,560.16 = 2,033.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.34/6,560.16 = 2,033.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.34x = 6,560.16 × 2,033.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.34x = 13,339,954.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,339,954.16/4,372.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,050.99

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