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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,405.44, 6,077.52 and 2,832.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,405.44, 6,077.52 and 2,832.96 is: 3,908.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,405.44 : 6,077.52 = 2,832.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,405.44/6,077.52 = 2,832.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,405.44x = 6,077.52 × 2,832.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,405.44x = 17,217,371.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,217,371.06/4,405.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.21

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