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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,400.68, 6,072.96 and 2,537.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,400.68, 6,072.96 and 2,537.68 is: 3,502.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,400.68 : 6,072.96 = 2,537.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,400.68/6,072.96 = 2,537.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,400.68x = 6,072.96 × 2,537.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,400.68x = 15,411,229.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,411,229.13/4,400.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.01

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