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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,343.79, 5,994.54 and 2,664.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,343.79, 5,994.54 and 2,664.24 is: 3,676.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,343.79 : 5,994.54 = 2,664.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,343.79/5,994.54 = 2,664.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,343.79x = 5,994.54 × 2,664.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,343.79x = 15,970,893.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,970,893.25/4,343.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.72

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