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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,341.36, 5,991.66 and 2,662.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,341.36, 5,991.66 and 2,662.44 is: 3,674.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,341.36 : 5,991.66 = 2,662.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,341.36/5,991.66 = 2,662.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,341.36x = 5,991.66 × 2,662.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,341.36x = 15,952,435.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,952,435.25/4,341.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,674.52

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