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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,444.74, 6,131.70 and 2,873.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,444.74, 6,131.70 and 2,873.34 is: 3,963.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,444.74 : 6,131.70 = 2,873.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,444.74/6,131.70 = 2,873.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,444.74x = 6,131.70 × 2,873.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,444.74x = 17,618,458.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,618,458.88/4,444.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,963.89

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