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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,331.62, 5,977.77 and 2,468.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,331.62, 5,977.77 and 2,468.50 is: 3,406.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,331.62 : 5,977.77 = 2,468.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,331.62/5,977.77 = 2,468.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,331.62x = 5,977.77 × 2,468.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,331.62x = 14,756,125.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,756,125.25/4,331.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.61

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