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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.71, 5,997.13 and 2,754

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.71, 5,997.13 and 2,754 is: 3,801.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.71 : 5,997.13 = 2,754 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.71/5,997.13 = 2,754/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.71x = 5,997.13 × 2,754
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.71x = 16,516,089.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,516,089.14/4,344.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.43

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