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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,341.68, 5,989.23 and 2,663.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,341.68, 5,989.23 and 2,663.45 is: 3,674.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,341.68 : 5,989.23 = 2,663.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,341.68/5,989.23 = 2,663.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,341.68x = 5,989.23 × 2,663.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,341.68x = 15,951,984.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,951,984.70/4,341.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,674.15

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