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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,321.44, 5,964.91 and 2,707.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,321.44, 5,964.91 and 2,707.22 is: 3,736.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,321.44 : 5,964.91 = 2,707.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,321.44/5,964.91 = 2,707.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,321.44x = 5,964.91 × 2,707.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,321.44x = 16,148,331.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,148,331.79/4,321.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,736.79

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