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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,323.60, 5,965.11 and 2,644.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,323.60, 5,965.11 and 2,644.07 is: 3,647.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,323.60 : 5,965.11 = 2,644.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,323.60/5,965.11 = 2,644.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,323.60x = 5,965.11 × 2,644.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,323.60x = 15,772,138.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,772,138.57/4,323.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,647.92

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