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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,327.72, 5,974.24 and 2,757.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,327.72, 5,974.24 and 2,757.94 is: 3,807.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,327.72 : 5,974.24 = 2,757.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,327.72/5,974.24 = 2,757.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,327.72x = 5,974.24 × 2,757.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,327.72x = 16,476,595.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,476,595.47/4,327.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,807.22

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