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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,411.48, 6,085.92 and 2,732.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,411.48, 6,085.92 and 2,732.44 is: 3,769.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,411.48 : 6,085.92 = 2,732.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,411.48/6,085.92 = 2,732.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,411.48x = 6,085.92 × 2,732.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,411.48x = 16,629,411.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,629,411.24/4,411.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,769.58

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