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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,377.72, 6,040.76 and 2,609

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,377.72, 6,040.76 and 2,609 is: 3,600.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,377.72 : 6,040.76 = 2,609 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,377.72/6,040.76 = 2,609/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,377.72x = 6,040.76 × 2,609
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,377.72x = 15,760,342.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,760,342.84/4,377.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,600.13

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