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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,419.72, 6,095.81 and 2,742.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,419.72, 6,095.81 and 2,742.12 is: 3,782.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,419.72 : 6,095.81 = 2,742.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,419.72/6,095.81 = 2,742.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,419.72x = 6,095.81 × 2,742.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,419.72x = 16,715,449.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,715,449.37/4,419.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,782.02

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