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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,377.69, 6,550.14 and 2,431.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,377.69, 6,550.14 and 2,431.26 is: 3,637.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,377.69 : 6,550.14 = 2,431.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,377.69/6,550.14 = 2,431.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,377.69x = 6,550.14 × 2,431.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,377.69x = 15,925,093.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,925,093.38/4,377.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.78

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