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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,442.68, 6,129.80 and 2,717.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,442.68, 6,129.80 and 2,717.54 is: 3,749.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,442.68 : 6,129.80 = 2,717.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,442.68/6,129.80 = 2,717.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,442.68x = 6,129.80 × 2,717.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,442.68x = 16,657,976.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,657,976.69/4,442.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,749.53

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