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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,374.77, 6,563.79 and 2,621.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,374.77, 6,563.79 and 2,621.01 is: 3,932.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,374.77 : 6,563.79 = 2,621.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,374.77/6,563.79 = 2,621.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,374.77x = 6,563.79 × 2,621.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,374.77x = 17,203,759.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,203,759.23/4,374.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.49

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