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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,346.60, 5,996.84 and 2,775.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,346.60, 5,996.84 and 2,775.60 is: 3,829.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,346.60 : 5,996.84 = 2,775.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,346.60/5,996.84 = 2,775.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,346.60x = 5,996.84 × 2,775.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,346.60x = 16,644,829.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,644,829.10/4,346.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.39

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