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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,329.44, 5,977.83 and 2,653.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,329.44, 5,977.83 and 2,653.14 is: 3,663.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,329.44 : 5,977.83 = 2,653.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,329.44/5,977.83 = 2,653.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,329.44x = 5,977.83 × 2,653.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,329.44x = 15,859,976.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,859,976.73/4,329.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.29

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