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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,443.84, 6,129.54 and 2,673.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,443.84, 6,129.54 and 2,673.60 is: 3,687.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,443.84 : 6,129.54 = 2,673.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,443.84/6,129.54 = 2,673.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,443.84x = 6,129.54 × 2,673.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,443.84x = 16,387,938.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,387,938.14/4,443.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.79

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