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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,144.77, 5,717.39 and 2,728.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,144.77, 5,717.39 and 2,728.89 is: 3,764.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,144.77 : 5,717.39 = 2,728.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,144.77/5,717.39 = 2,728.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,144.77x = 5,717.39 × 2,728.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,144.77x = 15,602,114.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,602,114.75/4,144.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,764.29

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