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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,317.84, 5,957.35 and 2,639.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,317.84, 5,957.35 and 2,639.52 is: 3,641.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,317.84 : 5,957.35 = 2,639.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,317.84/5,957.35 = 2,639.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,317.84x = 5,957.35 × 2,639.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,317.84x = 15,724,537.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,724,537.87/4,317.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,641.76

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