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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,411.44, 6,082.74 and 2,815.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,411.44, 6,082.74 and 2,815.92 is: 3,882.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,411.44 : 6,082.74 = 2,815.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,411.44/6,082.74 = 2,815.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,411.44x = 6,082.74 × 2,815.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,411.44x = 17,128,509.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,128,509.22/4,411.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,882.75

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