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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,341.93, 5,991.96 and 2,664.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,341.93, 5,991.96 and 2,664.24 is: 3,676.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,341.93 : 5,991.96 = 2,664.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,341.93/5,991.96 = 2,664.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,341.93x = 5,991.96 × 2,664.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,341.93x = 15,964,019.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,964,019.51/4,341.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.71

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