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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.45, 5,993.33 and 2,574.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.45, 5,993.33 and 2,574.69 is: 3,551.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.45 : 5,993.33 = 2,574.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.45/5,993.33 = 2,574.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.45x = 5,993.33 × 2,574.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.45x = 15,430,966.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,430,966.82/4,344.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.88

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