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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,350.76, 5,994.66 and 2,951.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,350.76, 5,994.66 and 2,951.08 is: 4,066.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350.76 : 5,994.66 = 2,951.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350.76/5,994.66 = 2,951.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350.76x = 5,994.66 × 2,951.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350.76x = 17,690,721.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,690,721.23/4,350.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,066.12

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