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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,322.72, 5,967.33 and 2,752.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,322.72, 5,967.33 and 2,752.94 is: 3,800.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,322.72 : 5,967.33 = 2,752.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,322.72/5,967.33 = 2,752.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,322.72x = 5,967.33 × 2,752.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,322.72x = 16,427,701.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,427,701.45/4,322.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,800.32

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