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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,377.67, 6,561.82 and 2,524.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,377.67, 6,561.82 and 2,524.93 is: 3,784.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,377.67 : 6,561.82 = 2,524.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,377.67/6,561.82 = 2,524.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,377.67x = 6,561.82 × 2,524.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,377.67x = 16,568,136.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,568,136.17/4,377.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,784.69

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