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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,300.08, 5,931.96 and 2,725.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,300.08, 5,931.96 and 2,725.68 is: 3,760.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,300.08 : 5,931.96 = 2,725.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,300.08/5,931.96 = 2,725.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,300.08x = 5,931.96 × 2,725.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,300.08x = 16,168,624.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,168,624.73/4,300.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,760.08

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