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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,440.58, 6,127.77 and 2,761.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,440.58, 6,127.77 and 2,761.94 is: 3,811.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,440.58 : 6,127.77 = 2,761.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,440.58/6,127.77 = 2,761.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,440.58x = 6,127.77 × 2,761.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,440.58x = 16,924,519.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,924,519.26/4,440.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,811.33

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