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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,477.64, 6,717.36 and 2,012.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,477.64, 6,717.36 and 2,012.60 is: 3,019.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,477.64 : 6,717.36 = 2,012.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,477.64/6,717.36 = 2,012.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,477.64x = 6,717.36 × 2,012.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,477.64x = 13,519,358.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,519,358.74/4,477.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.30

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