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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,365.87, 6,024.69 and 2,477.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,365.87, 6,024.69 and 2,477.52 is: 3,418.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,365.87 : 6,024.69 = 2,477.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,365.87/6,024.69 = 2,477.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,365.87x = 6,024.69 × 2,477.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,365.87x = 14,926,289.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,926,289.97/4,365.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,418.86

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