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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,177.54, 5,762.64 and 2,606.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,177.54, 5,762.64 and 2,606.54 is: 3,595.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,177.54 : 5,762.64 = 2,606.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,177.54/5,762.64 = 2,606.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,177.54x = 5,762.64 × 2,606.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,177.54x = 15,020,551.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,020,551.67/4,177.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.55

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