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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,343.07, 5,991.30 and 2,663.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,343.07, 5,991.30 and 2,663.94 is: 3,674.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,343.07 : 5,991.30 = 2,663.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,343.07/5,991.30 = 2,663.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,343.07x = 5,991.30 × 2,663.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,343.07x = 15,960,463.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,960,463.72/4,343.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,674.93

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