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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,343.01, 5,991.98 and 2,663.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,343.01, 5,991.98 and 2,663.61 is: 3,674.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,343.01 : 5,991.98 = 2,663.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,343.01/5,991.98 = 2,663.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,343.01x = 5,991.98 × 2,663.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,343.01x = 15,960,284.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,960,284.53/4,343.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,674.94

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