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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,441.08, 6,126.66 and 2,577

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,441.08, 6,126.66 and 2,577 is: 3,555.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,441.08 : 6,126.66 = 2,577 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,441.08/6,126.66 = 2,577/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,441.08x = 6,126.66 × 2,577
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,441.08x = 15,788,402.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,788,402.82/4,441.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,555.08

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