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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.46, 6,569.98 and 2,041.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.46, 6,569.98 and 2,041.24 is: 3,060.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.46 : 6,569.98 = 2,041.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.46/6,569.98 = 2,041.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.46x = 6,569.98 × 2,041.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.46x = 13,410,905.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,410,905.98/4,382.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.13

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