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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,343.76, 5,995.85 and 2,707.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,343.76, 5,995.85 and 2,707.88 is: 3,737.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,343.76 : 5,995.85 = 2,707.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,343.76/5,995.85 = 2,707.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,343.76x = 5,995.85 × 2,707.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,343.76x = 16,235,998.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,235,998.78/4,343.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,737.78

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