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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,377.57, 6,041.52 and 2,698.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,377.57, 6,041.52 and 2,698.62 is: 3,724.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,377.57 : 6,041.52 = 2,698.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,377.57/6,041.52 = 2,698.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,377.57x = 6,041.52 × 2,698.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,377.57x = 16,303,766.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,303,766.70/4,377.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,724.39

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