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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,399.91, 6,071.96 and 2,721.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,399.91, 6,071.96 and 2,721.29 is: 3,755.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,399.91 : 6,071.96 = 2,721.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,399.91/6,071.96 = 2,721.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,399.91x = 6,071.96 × 2,721.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,399.91x = 16,523,540.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,523,540.47/4,399.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,755.43

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