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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,405.95, 6,080.84 and 2,727.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,405.95, 6,080.84 and 2,727.89 is: 3,764.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,405.95 : 6,080.84 = 2,727.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,405.95/6,080.84 = 2,727.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,405.95x = 6,080.84 × 2,727.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,405.95x = 16,587,818.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,587,818.58/4,405.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,764.87

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