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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,323.72, 5,968.71 and 2,753.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,323.72, 5,968.71 and 2,753.94 is: 3,801.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,323.72 : 5,968.71 = 2,753.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,323.72/5,968.71 = 2,753.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,323.72x = 5,968.71 × 2,753.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,323.72x = 16,437,469.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,437,469.22/4,323.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.70

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