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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,346.65, 5,998.53 and 2,667.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,346.65, 5,998.53 and 2,667.52 is: 3,681.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,346.65 : 5,998.53 = 2,667.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,346.65/5,998.53 = 2,667.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,346.65x = 5,998.53 × 2,667.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,346.65x = 16,001,198.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,001,198.75/4,346.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,681.27

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