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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,376.67, 6,040.08 and 2,607.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,376.67, 6,040.08 and 2,607.90 is: 3,599.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,376.67 : 6,040.08 = 2,607.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,376.67/6,040.08 = 2,607.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,376.67x = 6,040.08 × 2,607.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,376.67x = 15,751,924.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,751,924.63/4,376.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,599.07

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