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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.60, 4,017.78 and 1,377.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.60, 4,017.78 and 1,377.72 is: 2,068.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.60 : 4,017.78 = 1,377.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.60/4,017.78 = 1,377.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.60x = 4,017.78 × 1,377.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.60x = 5,535,375.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,535,375.86/2,676.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,068.06

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