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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,244.08, 5,855.84 and 2,671.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,244.08, 5,855.84 and 2,671.20 is: 3,685.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,244.08 : 5,855.84 = 2,671.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,244.08/5,855.84 = 2,671.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,244.08x = 5,855.84 × 2,671.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,244.08x = 15,642,119.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,642,119.81/4,244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,685.63

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