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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,439.71, 6,127.55 and 2,671.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,439.71, 6,127.55 and 2,671.48 is: 3,687.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,439.71 : 6,127.55 = 2,671.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,439.71/6,127.55 = 2,671.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,439.71x = 6,127.55 × 2,671.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,439.71x = 16,369,627.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,369,627.27/4,439.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.09

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