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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,325.72, 5,970.08 and 2,533.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,325.72, 5,970.08 and 2,533.76 is: 3,496.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,325.72 : 5,970.08 = 2,533.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,325.72/5,970.08 = 2,533.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,325.72x = 5,970.08 × 2,533.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,325.72x = 15,126,749.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,126,749.90/4,325.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,496.93

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