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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,343.28, 5,995.62 and 2,773.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,343.28, 5,995.62 and 2,773.44 is: 3,828.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,343.28 : 5,995.62 = 2,773.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,343.28/5,995.62 = 2,773.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,343.28x = 5,995.62 × 2,773.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,343.28x = 16,628,492.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,628,492.33/4,343.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.56

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