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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,423.79, 6,102.74 and 2,744.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,423.79, 6,102.74 and 2,744.58 is: 3,786.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,423.79 : 6,102.74 = 2,744.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,423.79/6,102.74 = 2,744.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,423.79x = 6,102.74 × 2,744.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,423.79x = 16,749,487.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,749,487.90/4,423.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.23

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