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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,371.08, 6,546.78 and 2,517.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,371.08, 6,546.78 and 2,517.80 is: 3,771.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,371.08 : 6,546.78 = 2,517.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,371.08/6,546.78 = 2,517.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,371.08x = 6,546.78 × 2,517.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,371.08x = 16,483,482.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,483,482.68/4,371.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,771.03

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