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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,244.46, 5,857.56 and 2,652.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,244.46, 5,857.56 and 2,652.05 is: 3,659.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,244.46 : 5,857.56 = 2,652.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,244.46/5,857.56 = 2,652.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,244.46x = 5,857.56 × 2,652.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,244.46x = 15,534,542.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,534,542.00/4,244.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,659.96

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