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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,400.65, 6,072.90 and 2,721.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,400.65, 6,072.90 and 2,721.67 is: 3,755.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,400.65 : 6,072.90 = 2,721.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,400.65/6,072.90 = 2,721.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,400.65x = 6,072.90 × 2,721.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,400.65x = 16,528,429.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,528,429.74/4,400.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,755.91

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