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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,356.79, 6,537.71 and 2,606.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,356.79, 6,537.71 and 2,606.07 is: 3,910.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,356.79 : 6,537.71 = 2,606.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,356.79/6,537.71 = 2,606.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,356.79x = 6,537.71 × 2,606.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,356.79x = 17,037,760.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,037,760.93/4,356.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.62

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