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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,373.45, 6,561.12 and 2,031.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,373.45, 6,561.12 and 2,031.74 is: 3,048.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,373.45 : 6,561.12 = 2,031.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,373.45/6,561.12 = 2,031.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,373.45x = 6,561.12 × 2,031.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,373.45x = 13,330,489.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,330,489.95/4,373.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.05

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