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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,442.58, 6,128.34 and 2,673.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,442.58, 6,128.34 and 2,673.12 is: 3,687.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,442.58 : 6,128.34 = 2,673.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,442.58/6,128.34 = 2,673.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,442.58x = 6,128.34 × 2,673.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,442.58x = 16,381,788.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,381,788.22/4,442.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.45

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