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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,343.54, 5,991.63 and 2,749.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,343.54, 5,991.63 and 2,749.70 is: 3,793.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,343.54 : 5,991.63 = 2,749.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,343.54/5,991.63 = 2,749.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,343.54x = 5,991.63 × 2,749.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,343.54x = 16,475,155.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,475,155.05/4,343.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,793.03

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