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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,328.51, 5,974.36 and 2,755.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,328.51, 5,974.36 and 2,755.69 is: 3,803.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,328.51 : 5,974.36 = 2,755.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,328.51/5,974.36 = 2,755.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,328.51x = 5,974.36 × 2,755.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,328.51x = 16,463,462.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,463,462.28/4,328.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,803.50

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