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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,376.76, 6,036.84 and 2,607

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,376.76, 6,036.84 and 2,607 is: 3,595.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,376.76 : 6,036.84 = 2,607 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,376.76/6,036.84 = 2,607/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,376.76x = 6,036.84 × 2,607
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,376.76x = 15,738,041.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,738,041.88/4,376.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.82

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