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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,423.59, 6,101.12 and 2,744.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,423.59, 6,101.12 and 2,744.08 is: 3,784.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,423.59 : 6,101.12 = 2,744.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,423.59/6,101.12 = 2,744.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,423.59x = 6,101.12 × 2,744.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,423.59x = 16,741,952.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,741,952.98/4,423.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,784.70

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