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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,406.49, 6,080.94 and 2,727.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,406.49, 6,080.94 and 2,727.56 is: 3,764.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,406.49 : 6,080.94 = 2,727.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,406.49/6,080.94 = 2,727.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,406.49x = 6,080.94 × 2,727.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,406.49x = 16,586,143.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,586,143.91/4,406.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,764.03

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