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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,346.30, 5,996.22 and 2,666.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,346.30, 5,996.22 and 2,666.90 is: 3,679.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,346.30 : 5,996.22 = 2,666.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,346.30/5,996.22 = 2,666.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,346.30x = 5,996.22 × 2,666.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,346.30x = 15,991,319.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,991,319.12/4,346.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.29

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