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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,261.77, 6,381.93 and 2,697.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,261.77, 6,381.93 and 2,697.04 is: 4,038.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,261.77 : 6,381.93 = 2,697.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,261.77/6,381.93 = 2,697.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,261.77x = 6,381.93 × 2,697.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,261.77x = 17,212,320.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,212,320.49/4,261.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,038.78

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