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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,374.81, 6,036.53 and 2,605.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,374.81, 6,036.53 and 2,605.77 is: 3,595.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,374.81 : 6,036.53 = 2,605.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,374.81/6,036.53 = 2,605.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,374.81x = 6,036.53 × 2,605.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,374.81x = 15,729,795.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,729,795.75/4,374.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.54

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