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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,341.51, 5,989.91 and 2,662.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,341.51, 5,989.91 and 2,662.11 is: 3,672.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,341.51 : 5,989.91 = 2,662.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,341.51/5,989.91 = 2,662.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,341.51x = 5,989.91 × 2,662.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,341.51x = 15,945,786.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,945,786.00/4,341.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,672.87

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