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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,365.95, 6,024.62 and 2,477.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,365.95, 6,024.62 and 2,477.61 is: 3,418.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,365.95 : 6,024.62 = 2,477.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,365.95/6,024.62 = 2,477.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,365.95x = 6,024.62 × 2,477.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,365.95x = 14,926,664.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,926,664.48/4,365.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,418.88

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