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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,373.34, 6,556.77 and 2,641.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,373.34, 6,556.77 and 2,641.56 is: 3,960.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,373.34 : 6,556.77 = 2,641.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,373.34/6,556.77 = 2,641.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,373.34x = 6,556.77 × 2,641.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,373.34x = 17,320,101.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,320,101.36/4,373.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,960.38

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