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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,411.72, 6,086.91 and 2,732.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,411.72, 6,086.91 and 2,732.59 is: 3,770.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,411.72 : 6,086.91 = 2,732.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,411.72/6,086.91 = 2,732.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,411.72x = 6,086.91 × 2,732.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,411.72x = 16,633,029.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,633,029.40/4,411.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,770.19

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