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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,440.96, 6,129.59 and 2,672.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,440.96, 6,129.59 and 2,672.23 is: 3,688.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,440.96 : 6,129.59 = 2,672.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,440.96/6,129.59 = 2,672.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,440.96x = 6,129.59 × 2,672.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,440.96x = 16,379,674.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,379,674.29/4,440.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.32

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