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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,377.65, 6,042.51 and 2,699.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,377.65, 6,042.51 and 2,699.59 is: 3,726.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,377.65 : 6,042.51 = 2,699.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,377.65/6,042.51 = 2,699.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,377.65x = 6,042.51 × 2,699.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,377.65x = 16,312,299.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,312,299.57/4,377.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,726.27

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