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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,325.31, 5,968.04 and 2,752.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,325.31, 5,968.04 and 2,752.83 is: 3,798.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,325.31 : 5,968.04 = 2,752.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,325.31/5,968.04 = 2,752.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,325.31x = 5,968.04 × 2,752.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,325.31x = 16,428,985.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,428,985.79/4,325.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,798.34

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