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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,405.94, 6,076.32 and 2,727.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,405.94, 6,076.32 and 2,727.08 is: 3,760.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,405.94 : 6,076.32 = 2,727.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,405.94/6,076.32 = 2,727.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,405.94x = 6,076.32 × 2,727.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,405.94x = 16,570,610.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,570,610.75/4,405.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,760.97

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