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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,336.84, 5,982.40 and 2,743

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,336.84, 5,982.40 and 2,743 is: 3,783.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,336.84 : 5,982.40 = 2,743 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,336.84/5,982.40 = 2,743/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,336.84x = 5,982.40 × 2,743
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,336.84x = 16,409,723.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,409,723.20/4,336.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,783.80

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