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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,341.22, 5,989.80 and 2,747.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,341.22, 5,989.80 and 2,747.74 is: 3,791.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,341.22 : 5,989.80 = 2,747.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,341.22/5,989.80 = 2,747.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,341.22x = 5,989.80 × 2,747.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,341.22x = 16,458,413.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,458,413.05/4,341.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,791.20

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