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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,337.73, 5,984.96 and 2,658.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,337.73, 5,984.96 and 2,658.53 is: 3,668.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,337.73 : 5,984.96 = 2,658.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,337.73/5,984.96 = 2,658.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,337.73x = 5,984.96 × 2,658.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,337.73x = 15,911,197.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,911,197.38/4,337.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,668.09

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