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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.36, 5,993.67 and 2,445.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.36, 5,993.67 and 2,445.75 is: 3,659.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.36 : 5,993.67 = 2,445.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.36/5,993.67 = 2,445.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.36x = 5,993.67 × 2,445.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.36x = 14,659,018.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,659,018.40/4,005.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,659.85

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