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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,322.52, 5,964.98 and 2,643.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,322.52, 5,964.98 and 2,643.95 is: 3,648.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,322.52 : 5,964.98 = 2,643.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,322.52/5,964.98 = 2,643.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,322.52x = 5,964.98 × 2,643.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,322.52x = 15,771,108.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,771,108.87/4,322.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,648.59

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