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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,343.84, 5,993.36 and 2,575.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,343.84, 5,993.36 and 2,575.84 is: 3,553.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,343.84 : 5,993.36 = 2,575.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,343.84/5,993.36 = 2,575.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,343.84x = 5,993.36 × 2,575.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,343.84x = 15,437,936.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,437,936.42/4,343.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,553.98

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