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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.38, 5,998.12 and 2,691.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.38, 5,998.12 and 2,691.26 is: 3,715.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.38 : 5,998.12 = 2,691.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.38/5,998.12 = 2,691.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.38x = 5,998.12 × 2,691.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.38x = 16,142,500.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,142,500.43/4,344.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,715.72

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