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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,343.06, 5,993.16 and 2,574.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,343.06, 5,993.16 and 2,574.02 is: 3,551.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,343.06 : 5,993.16 = 2,574.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,343.06/5,993.16 = 2,574.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,343.06x = 5,993.16 × 2,574.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,343.06x = 15,426,513.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,426,513.70/4,343.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.99

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