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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,346.55, 5,995.97 and 2,578.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,346.55, 5,995.97 and 2,578.73 is: 3,557.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,346.55 : 5,995.97 = 2,578.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,346.55/5,995.97 = 2,578.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,346.55x = 5,995.97 × 2,578.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,346.55x = 15,461,944.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,461,944.84/4,346.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,557.29

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