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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,587.77, 4,955.83 and 2,466.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,587.77, 4,955.83 and 2,466.77 is: 3,407.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,587.77 : 4,955.83 = 2,466.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,587.77/4,955.83 = 2,466.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,587.77x = 4,955.83 × 2,466.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,587.77x = 12,224,867.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,224,867.99/3,587.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.37

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