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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,341.65, 5,991.44 and 2,574.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,341.65, 5,991.44 and 2,574.09 is: 3,552.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,341.65 : 5,991.44 = 2,574.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,341.65/5,991.44 = 2,574.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,341.65x = 5,991.44 × 2,574.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,341.65x = 15,422,492.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,422,492.92/4,341.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.22

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