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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,371.77, 6,559.29 and 2,618.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,371.77, 6,559.29 and 2,618.01 is: 3,928.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,371.77 : 6,559.29 = 2,618.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,371.77/6,559.29 = 2,618.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,371.77x = 6,559.29 × 2,618.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,371.77x = 17,172,286.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,172,286.81/4,371.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,928.00

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