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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,343.93, 5,993.29 and 2,662.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,343.93, 5,993.29 and 2,662.67 is: 3,673.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,343.93 : 5,993.29 = 2,662.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,343.93/5,993.29 = 2,662.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,343.93x = 5,993.29 × 2,662.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,343.93x = 15,958,171.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,958,171.80/4,343.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,673.67

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