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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,305.99, 5,940.63 and 2,733.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,305.99, 5,940.63 and 2,733.78 is: 3,771.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,305.99 : 5,940.63 = 2,733.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,305.99/5,940.63 = 2,733.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,305.99x = 5,940.63 × 2,733.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,305.99x = 16,240,375.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,240,375.48/4,305.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,771.58

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