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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,340.03, 5,989.84 and 2,661.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,340.03, 5,989.84 and 2,661.14 is: 3,672.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,340.03 : 5,989.84 = 2,661.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,340.03/5,989.84 = 2,661.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,340.03x = 5,989.84 × 2,661.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,340.03x = 15,939,802.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,939,802.82/4,340.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,672.74

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