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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,373.16, 6,562.12 and 2,064.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,373.16, 6,562.12 and 2,064.60 is: 3,098.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,373.16 : 6,562.12 = 2,064.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,373.16/6,562.12 = 2,064.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,373.16x = 6,562.12 × 2,064.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,373.16x = 13,548,152.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,548,152.95/4,373.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.02

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