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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.64, 5,996.43 and 2,577.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.64, 5,996.43 and 2,577.22 is: 3,557.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.64 : 5,996.43 = 2,577.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.64/5,996.43 = 2,577.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.64x = 5,996.43 × 2,577.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.64x = 15,454,104.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,454,104.33/4,344.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,557.05

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