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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.16, 5,994.80 and 2,574.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.16, 5,994.80 and 2,574.72 is: 3,553.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.16 : 5,994.80 = 2,574.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.16/5,994.80 = 2,574.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.16x = 5,994.80 × 2,574.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.16x = 15,434,888.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,434,888.61/4,344.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,553.02

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