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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,403.59, 6,072.08 and 2,807.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,403.59, 6,072.08 and 2,807.71 is: 3,871.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,403.59 : 6,072.08 = 2,807.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,403.59/6,072.08 = 2,807.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,403.59x = 6,072.08 × 2,807.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,403.59x = 17,048,647.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,048,647.90/4,403.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,871.53

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