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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,424.63, 6,108.98 and 2,746.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,424.63, 6,108.98 and 2,746.71 is: 3,792.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,424.63 : 6,108.98 = 2,746.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,424.63/6,108.98 = 2,746.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,424.63x = 6,108.98 × 2,746.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,424.63x = 16,779,582.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,779,582.72/4,424.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,792.32

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