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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,347.83, 5,999.55 and 2,669.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,347.83, 5,999.55 and 2,669.31 is: 3,683.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,347.83 : 5,999.55 = 2,669.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,347.83/5,999.55 = 2,669.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,347.83x = 5,999.55 × 2,669.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,347.83x = 16,014,658.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,014,658.81/4,347.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,683.37

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