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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,325.32, 5,966.98 and 2,752.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,325.32, 5,966.98 and 2,752.84 is: 3,797.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,325.32 : 5,966.98 = 2,752.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,325.32/5,966.98 = 2,752.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,325.32x = 5,966.98 × 2,752.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,325.32x = 16,426,141.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,426,141.22/4,325.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,797.67

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