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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,427.37, 6,110.91 and 2,747.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,427.37, 6,110.91 and 2,747.79 is: 3,792.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,427.37 : 6,110.91 = 2,747.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,427.37/6,110.91 = 2,747.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,427.37x = 6,110.91 × 2,747.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,427.37x = 16,791,497.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,791,497.39/4,427.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,792.66

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