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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,400.73, 6,072.87 and 2,411.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,400.73, 6,072.87 and 2,411.17 is: 3,327.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,400.73 : 6,072.87 = 2,411.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,400.73/6,072.87 = 2,411.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,400.73x = 6,072.87 × 2,411.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,400.73x = 14,642,715.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,642,715.82/4,400.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,327.34

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