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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,350.80, 5,998.44 and 2,951.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,350.80, 5,998.44 and 2,951.12 is: 4,068.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350.80 : 5,998.44 = 2,951.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350.80/5,998.44 = 2,951.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350.80x = 5,998.44 × 2,951.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350.80x = 17,702,116.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,702,116.25/4,350.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,068.70

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