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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,325.72, 5,971.47 and 2,755.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,325.72, 5,971.47 and 2,755.94 is: 3,804.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,325.72 : 5,971.47 = 2,755.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,325.72/5,971.47 = 2,755.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,325.72x = 5,971.47 × 2,755.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,325.72x = 16,457,013.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,457,013.03/4,325.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,804.46

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