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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,377.45, 6,042.83 and 2,609.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,377.45, 6,042.83 and 2,609.67 is: 3,602.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,377.45 : 6,042.83 = 2,609.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,377.45/6,042.83 = 2,609.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,377.45x = 6,042.83 × 2,609.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,377.45x = 15,769,779.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,769,779.12/4,377.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,602.50

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