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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.69, 5,996.25 and 2,665.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.69, 5,996.25 and 2,665.79 is: 3,679.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.69 : 5,996.25 = 2,665.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.69/5,996.25 = 2,665.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.69x = 5,996.25 × 2,665.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.69x = 15,984,726.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,984,726.43/4,344.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.14

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