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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,348.08, 5,997.84 and 2,774.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,348.08, 5,997.84 and 2,774.40 is: 3,827.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,348.08 : 5,997.84 = 2,774.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,348.08/5,997.84 = 2,774.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,348.08x = 5,997.84 × 2,774.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,348.08x = 16,640,407.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,640,407.30/4,348.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.07

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