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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,346.64, 5,996.15 and 2,750.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,346.64, 5,996.15 and 2,750.60 is: 3,794.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,346.64 : 5,996.15 = 2,750.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,346.64/5,996.15 = 2,750.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,346.64x = 5,996.15 × 2,750.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,346.64x = 16,493,010.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,493,010.19/4,346.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,794.43

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