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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.69, 5,996.86 and 2,334.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.69, 5,996.86 and 2,334.71 is: 3,495.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.69 : 5,996.86 = 2,334.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.69/5,996.86 = 2,334.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.69x = 5,996.86 × 2,334.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.69x = 14,000,929.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,000,929.01/4,005.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.26

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