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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.33, 5,998.14 and 2,774.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.33, 5,998.14 and 2,774.55 is: 3,830.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.33 : 5,998.14 = 2,774.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.33/5,998.14 = 2,774.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.33x = 5,998.14 × 2,774.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.33x = 16,642,139.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,642,139.34/4,344.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.77

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