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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,419.54, 6,099.09 and 2,741.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,419.54, 6,099.09 and 2,741.78 is: 3,783.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,419.54 : 6,099.09 = 2,741.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,419.54/6,099.09 = 2,741.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,419.54x = 6,099.09 × 2,741.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,419.54x = 16,722,332.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,722,332.48/4,419.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,783.73

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