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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,368.08, 6,024.72 and 2,775.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,368.08, 6,024.72 and 2,775.20 is: 3,827.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,368.08 : 6,024.72 = 2,775.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,368.08/6,024.72 = 2,775.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,368.08x = 6,024.72 × 2,775.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,368.08x = 16,719,802.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,719,802.94/4,368.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.72

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