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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,440.93, 6,127.39 and 2,715.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,440.93, 6,127.39 and 2,715.79 is: 3,747.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,440.93 : 6,127.39 = 2,715.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,440.93/6,127.39 = 2,715.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,440.93x = 6,127.39 × 2,715.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,440.93x = 16,640,682.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,640,682.38/4,440.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,747.12

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