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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,323.99, 5,964.62 and 2,730.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,323.99, 5,964.62 and 2,730.07 is: 3,765.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,323.99 : 5,964.62 = 2,730.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,323.99/5,964.62 = 2,730.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,323.99x = 5,964.62 × 2,730.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,323.99x = 16,283,799.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,283,799.73/4,323.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,765.92

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