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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,440.87, 6,130.62 and 2,762.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,440.87, 6,130.62 and 2,762.82 is: 3,814.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,440.87 : 6,130.62 = 2,762.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,440.87/6,130.62 = 2,762.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,440.87x = 6,130.62 × 2,762.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,440.87x = 16,937,799.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,937,799.55/4,440.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,814.07

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