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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,655.71, 4,003.58 and 2,477.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,655.71, 4,003.58 and 2,477.37 is: 3,734.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,655.71 : 4,003.58 = 2,477.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,655.71/4,003.58 = 2,477.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,655.71x = 4,003.58 × 2,477.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,655.71x = 9,918,348.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,918,348.98/2,655.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,734.73

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