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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,345.52, 5,991.18 and 2,770.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,345.52, 5,991.18 and 2,770.88 is: 3,820.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,345.52 : 5,991.18 = 2,770.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,345.52/5,991.18 = 2,770.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,345.52x = 5,991.18 × 2,770.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,345.52x = 16,600,840.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,600,840.84/4,345.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.22

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