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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,177.18, 5,766.96 and 2,607.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,177.18, 5,766.96 and 2,607.40 is: 3,599.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,177.18 : 5,766.96 = 2,607.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,177.18/5,766.96 = 2,607.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,177.18x = 5,766.96 × 2,607.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,177.18x = 15,036,771.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,036,771.50/4,177.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,599.74

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