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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,341.96, 5,991.48 and 2,663.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,341.96, 5,991.48 and 2,663.64 is: 3,675.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,341.96 : 5,991.48 = 2,663.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,341.96/5,991.48 = 2,663.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,341.96x = 5,991.48 × 2,663.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,341.96x = 15,959,145.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,959,145.79/4,341.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.56

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