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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,406.76, 6,081.90 and 2,727.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,406.76, 6,081.90 and 2,727.96 is: 3,764.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,406.76 : 6,081.90 = 2,727.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,406.76/6,081.90 = 2,727.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,406.76x = 6,081.90 × 2,727.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,406.76x = 16,591,179.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,591,179.92/4,406.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,764.94

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