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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,325.43, 5,971.83 and 2,998.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,325.43, 5,971.83 and 2,998.65 is: 4,140.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,325.43 : 5,971.83 = 2,998.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,325.43/5,971.83 = 2,998.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,325.43x = 5,971.83 × 2,998.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,325.43x = 17,907,428.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,907,428.03/4,325.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,140.03

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