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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,377.28, 6,041.11 and 2,676.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,377.28, 6,041.11 and 2,676.78 is: 3,694.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,377.28 : 6,041.11 = 2,676.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,377.28/6,041.11 = 2,676.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,377.28x = 6,041.11 × 2,676.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,377.28x = 16,170,722.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,170,722.43/4,377.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,694.24

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