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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,435.92, 6,654.60 and 2,127.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,435.92, 6,654.60 and 2,127.42 is: 3,191.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,435.92 : 6,654.60 = 2,127.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,435.92/6,654.60 = 2,127.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,435.92x = 6,654.60 × 2,127.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,435.92x = 14,157,129.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,157,129.13/4,435.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,191.48

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