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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,407.27, 6,081.37 and 2,837.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,407.27, 6,081.37 and 2,837.49 is: 3,915.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,407.27 : 6,081.37 = 2,837.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,407.27/6,081.37 = 2,837.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,407.27x = 6,081.37 × 2,837.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,407.27x = 17,255,826.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,255,826.56/4,407.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,915.31

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