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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,449.35, 6,674.04 and 2,477.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,449.35, 6,674.04 and 2,477.97 is: 3,716.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,449.35 : 6,674.04 = 2,477.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,449.35/6,674.04 = 2,477.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,449.35x = 6,674.04 × 2,477.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,449.35x = 16,538,070.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,538,070.90/4,449.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,716.97

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