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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.65, 6,561.38 and 2,064.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.65, 6,561.38 and 2,064.09 is: 3,097.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.65 : 6,561.38 = 2,064.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.65/6,561.38 = 2,064.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.65x = 6,561.38 × 2,064.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.65x = 13,543,268.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,543,268.52/4,372.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.27

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