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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,376.78, 6,566.48 and 2,038.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,376.78, 6,566.48 and 2,038.19 is: 3,057.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,376.78 : 6,566.48 = 2,038.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,376.78/6,566.48 = 2,038.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,376.78x = 6,566.48 × 2,038.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,376.78x = 13,383,690.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,383,690.85/4,376.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,057.89

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