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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,003.95, 5,998.74 and 2,443.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,003.95, 5,998.74 and 2,443.15 is: 3,660.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,003.95 : 5,998.74 = 2,443.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,003.95/5,998.74 = 2,443.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,003.95x = 5,998.74 × 2,443.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,003.95x = 14,655,821.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,655,821.63/4,003.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.34

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