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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,350.77, 6,511.37 and 2,685.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,350.77, 6,511.37 and 2,685.95 is: 4,019.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350.77 : 6,511.37 = 2,685.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350.77/6,511.37 = 2,685.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350.77x = 6,511.37 × 2,685.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350.77x = 17,489,211.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,489,211.00/4,350.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.80

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