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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.32, 4,005.06 and 1,433.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.32, 4,005.06 and 1,433.64 is: 2,154.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.32 : 4,005.06 = 1,433.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.32/4,005.06 = 1,433.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.32x = 4,005.06 × 1,433.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.32x = 5,741,814.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,741,814.22/2,665.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,154.27

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