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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,347.91, 5,997.90 and 2,751.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,347.91, 5,997.90 and 2,751.87 is: 3,796.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,347.91 : 5,997.90 = 2,751.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,347.91/5,997.90 = 2,751.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,347.91x = 5,997.90 × 2,751.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,347.91x = 16,505,441.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,505,441.07/4,347.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,796.18

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