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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.30, 5,996.94 and 2,773.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.30, 5,996.94 and 2,773.32 is: 3,828.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.30 : 5,996.94 = 2,773.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.30/5,996.94 = 2,773.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.30x = 5,996.94 × 2,773.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.30x = 16,631,433.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,631,433.64/4,344.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.33

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