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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,343.47, 5,991.78 and 2,747.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,343.47, 5,991.78 and 2,747.43 is: 3,790.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,343.47 : 5,991.78 = 2,747.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,343.47/5,991.78 = 2,747.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,343.47x = 5,991.78 × 2,747.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,343.47x = 16,461,996.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,461,996.13/4,343.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,790.06

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