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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,431.54, 6,634.42 and 2,577

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,431.54, 6,634.42 and 2,577 is: 3,858.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,431.54 : 6,634.42 = 2,577 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,431.54/6,634.42 = 2,577/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,431.54x = 6,634.42 × 2,577
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,431.54x = 17,096,900.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,096,900.34/4,431.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.00

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