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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,648.96, 5,473.44 and 2,773.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,648.96, 5,473.44 and 2,773.44 is: 4,160.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,648.96 : 5,473.44 = 2,773.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,648.96/5,473.44 = 2,773.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,648.96x = 5,473.44 × 2,773.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,648.96x = 15,180,257.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,180,257.43/3,648.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,160.16

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