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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,345.92, 5,996.70 and 2,854.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,345.92, 5,996.70 and 2,854.44 is: 3,938.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,345.92 : 5,996.70 = 2,854.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,345.92/5,996.70 = 2,854.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,345.92x = 5,996.70 × 2,854.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,345.92x = 17,117,220.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,117,220.35/4,345.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.69

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