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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,427.56, 6,114.18 and 2,774.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,427.56, 6,114.18 and 2,774.44 is: 3,831.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,427.56 : 6,114.18 = 2,774.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,427.56/6,114.18 = 2,774.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,427.56x = 6,114.18 × 2,774.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,427.56x = 16,963,425.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,963,425.56/4,427.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,831.33

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