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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.52, 5,993.67 and 2,663.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.52, 5,993.67 and 2,663.03 is: 3,673.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.52 : 5,993.67 = 2,663.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.52/5,993.67 = 2,663.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.52x = 5,993.67 × 2,663.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.52x = 15,961,323.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,961,323.02/4,344.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,673.90

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