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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,325.05, 5,966.93 and 2,645.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,325.05, 5,966.93 and 2,645.62 is: 3,649.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,325.05 : 5,966.93 = 2,645.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,325.05/5,966.93 = 2,645.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,325.05x = 5,966.93 × 2,645.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,325.05x = 15,786,229.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,786,229.35/4,325.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,649.95

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