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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,323.38, 5,966.39 and 2,644.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,323.38, 5,966.39 and 2,644.76 is: 3,649.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,323.38 : 5,966.39 = 2,644.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,323.38/5,966.39 = 2,644.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,323.38x = 5,966.39 × 2,644.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,323.38x = 15,779,626.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,779,626.56/4,323.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,649.84

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