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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.51, 6,570.86 and 2,041.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.51, 6,570.86 and 2,041.27 is: 3,060.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.51 : 6,570.86 = 2,041.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.51/6,570.86 = 2,041.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.51x = 6,570.86 × 2,041.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.51x = 13,412,872.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,412,872.76/4,382.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.55

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