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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,028.77, 6,044.97 and 2,177.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,028.77, 6,044.97 and 2,177.72 is: 3,267.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,028.77 : 6,044.97 = 2,177.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,028.77/6,044.97 = 2,177.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,028.77x = 6,044.97 × 2,177.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,028.77x = 13,164,224.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,164,224.62/4,028.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,267.55

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