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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,342.31, 5,993.49 and 2,773.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,342.31, 5,993.49 and 2,773.14 is: 3,827.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,342.31 : 5,993.49 = 2,773.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,342.31/5,993.49 = 2,773.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,342.31x = 5,993.49 × 2,773.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,342.31x = 16,620,774.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,620,774.78/4,342.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.64

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