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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,357.49, 6,011.69 and 2,677.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,357.49, 6,011.69 and 2,677.55 is: 3,694.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,357.49 : 6,011.69 = 2,677.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,357.49/6,011.69 = 2,677.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,357.49x = 6,011.69 × 2,677.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,357.49x = 16,096,600.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,096,600.56/4,357.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,694.01

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