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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,343.68, 5,993.35 and 2,575.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,343.68, 5,993.35 and 2,575.86 is: 3,554.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,343.68 : 5,993.35 = 2,575.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,343.68/5,993.35 = 2,575.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,343.68x = 5,993.35 × 2,575.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,343.68x = 15,438,030.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,438,030.53/4,343.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,554.14

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