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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,377.39, 6,039.71 and 2,675.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,377.39, 6,039.71 and 2,675.46 is: 3,691.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,377.39 : 6,039.71 = 2,675.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,377.39/6,039.71 = 2,675.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,377.39x = 6,039.71 × 2,675.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,377.39x = 16,158,989.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,158,989.14/4,377.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.47

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