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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,354.31, 6,012.07 and 2,677.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,354.31, 6,012.07 and 2,677.97 is: 3,697.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,354.31 : 6,012.07 = 2,677.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,354.31/6,012.07 = 2,677.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,354.31x = 6,012.07 × 2,677.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,354.31x = 16,100,151.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,100,151.43/4,354.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,697.52

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