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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,340.70, 5,988.68 and 2,827.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,340.70, 5,988.68 and 2,827.56 is: 3,901.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,340.70 : 5,988.68 = 2,827.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,340.70/5,988.68 = 2,827.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,340.70x = 5,988.68 × 2,827.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,340.70x = 16,933,352.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,933,352.02/4,340.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.06

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