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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.30, 5,995.24 and 2,664.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.30, 5,995.24 and 2,664.74 is: 3,677.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.30 : 5,995.24 = 2,664.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.30/5,995.24 = 2,664.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.30x = 5,995.24 × 2,664.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.30x = 15,975,755.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,975,755.84/4,344.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,677.41

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