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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,444.62, 6,132.87 and 2,675.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,444.62, 6,132.87 and 2,675.94 is: 3,692.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,444.62 : 6,132.87 = 2,675.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,444.62/6,132.87 = 2,675.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,444.62x = 6,132.87 × 2,675.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,444.62x = 16,411,192.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,411,192.15/4,444.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,692.37

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