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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.71, 5,994.30 and 2,665.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.71, 5,994.30 and 2,665.28 is: 3,677.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.71 : 5,994.30 = 2,665.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.71/5,994.30 = 2,665.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.71x = 5,994.30 × 2,665.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.71x = 15,976,457.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,976,457.93/4,344.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,677.23

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