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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,447.50, 6,137.55 and 2,791.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,447.50, 6,137.55 and 2,791.50 is: 3,852.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,447.50 : 6,137.55 = 2,791.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,447.50/6,137.55 = 2,791.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,447.50x = 6,137.55 × 2,791.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,447.50x = 17,132,970.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,132,970.83/4,447.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,852.27

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