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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.15, 6,571.49 and 2,041.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.15, 6,571.49 and 2,041.70 is: 3,061.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.15 : 6,571.49 = 2,041.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.15/6,571.49 = 2,041.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.15x = 6,571.49 × 2,041.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.15x = 13,416,968.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,416,968.07/4,382.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.74

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