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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,673.88, 6,449.91 and 2,577.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,673.88, 6,449.91 and 2,577.99 is: 3,557.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,673.88 : 6,449.91 = 2,577.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,673.88/6,449.91 = 2,577.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,673.88x = 6,449.91 × 2,577.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,673.88x = 16,627,803.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,627,803.48/4,673.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,557.60

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