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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,439.60, 6,127.50 and 2,671.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,439.60, 6,127.50 and 2,671.52 is: 3,687.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,439.60 : 6,127.50 = 2,671.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,439.60/6,127.50 = 2,671.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,439.60x = 6,127.50 × 2,671.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,439.60x = 16,369,738.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,369,738.80/4,439.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.21

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