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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,347.77, 6,516.62 and 2,002.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,347.77, 6,516.62 and 2,002.85 is: 3,001.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,347.77 : 6,516.62 = 2,002.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,347.77/6,516.62 = 2,002.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,347.77x = 6,516.62 × 2,002.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,347.77x = 13,051,818.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,051,818.64/4,347.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,001.96

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