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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,399.74, 6,072.48 and 2,722.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,399.74, 6,072.48 and 2,722.77 is: 3,757.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,399.74 : 6,072.48 = 2,722.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,399.74/6,072.48 = 2,722.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,399.74x = 6,072.48 × 2,722.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,399.74x = 16,533,966.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,533,966.37/4,399.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,757.94

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