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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.83, 5,998.83 and 2,775.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.83, 5,998.83 and 2,775.05 is: 3,831.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.83 : 5,998.83 = 2,775.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.83/5,998.83 = 2,775.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.83x = 5,998.83 × 2,775.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.83x = 16,647,053.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,647,053.19/4,344.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,831.46

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