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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,342.83, 5,991.71 and 2,663.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,342.83, 5,991.71 and 2,663.39 is: 3,674.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,342.83 : 5,991.71 = 2,663.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,342.83/5,991.71 = 2,663.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,342.83x = 5,991.71 × 2,663.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,342.83x = 15,958,282.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,958,282.13/4,342.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,674.63

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