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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,427.74, 6,108.24 and 2,856.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,427.74, 6,108.24 and 2,856.34 is: 3,940.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,427.74 : 6,108.24 = 2,856.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,427.74/6,108.24 = 2,856.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,427.74x = 6,108.24 × 2,856.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,427.74x = 17,447,210.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,447,210.24/4,427.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.43

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