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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,332.74, 5,977.77 and 2,761.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,332.74, 5,977.77 and 2,761.34 is: 3,809.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,332.74 : 5,977.77 = 2,761.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,332.74/5,977.77 = 2,761.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,332.74x = 5,977.77 × 2,761.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,332.74x = 16,506,655.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,506,655.41/4,332.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.75

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