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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,343.63, 5,991.55 and 2,574.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,343.63, 5,991.55 and 2,574.05 is: 3,550.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,343.63 : 5,991.55 = 2,574.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,343.63/5,991.55 = 2,574.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,343.63x = 5,991.55 × 2,574.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,343.63x = 15,422,512.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,422,512.88/4,343.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.61

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