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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,386.76, 6,050.90 and 2,617

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,386.76, 6,050.90 and 2,617 is: 3,609.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,386.76 : 6,050.90 = 2,617 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,386.76/6,050.90 = 2,617/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,386.76x = 6,050.90 × 2,617
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,386.76x = 15,835,205.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,835,205.30/4,386.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.77

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