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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,343.52, 5,994.84 and 2,575.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,343.52, 5,994.84 and 2,575.76 is: 3,555.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,343.52 : 5,994.84 = 2,575.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,343.52/5,994.84 = 2,575.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,343.52x = 5,994.84 × 2,575.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,343.52x = 15,441,269.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,441,269.08/4,343.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,555.01

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