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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,326.57, 5,971.08 and 2,754.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,326.57, 5,971.08 and 2,754.56 is: 3,801.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,326.57 : 5,971.08 = 2,754.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,326.57/5,971.08 = 2,754.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,326.57x = 5,971.08 × 2,754.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,326.57x = 16,447,723.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,447,723.38/4,326.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.56

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