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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,346.43, 5,997.62 and 2,667.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,346.43, 5,997.62 and 2,667.90 is: 3,681.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,346.43 : 5,997.62 = 2,667.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,346.43/5,997.62 = 2,667.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,346.43x = 5,997.62 × 2,667.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,346.43x = 16,001,037.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,001,037.06/4,346.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,681.42

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