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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,070.61, 5,617.89 and 2,497.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,070.61, 5,617.89 and 2,497.77 is: 3,447.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,070.61 : 5,617.89 = 2,497.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,070.61/5,617.89 = 2,497.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,070.61x = 5,617.89 × 2,497.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,070.61x = 14,032,197.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,032,197.11/4,070.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,447.20

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