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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,339.93, 5,988.74 and 2,547.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,339.93, 5,988.74 and 2,547.22 is: 3,514.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,339.93 : 5,988.74 = 2,547.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,339.93/5,988.74 = 2,547.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,339.93x = 5,988.74 × 2,547.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,339.93x = 15,254,614.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,254,614.73/4,339.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.95

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