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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,329.62, 5,975.33 and 2,652.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,329.62, 5,975.33 and 2,652.15 is: 3,660.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,329.62 : 5,975.33 = 2,652.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,329.62/5,975.33 = 2,652.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,329.62x = 5,975.33 × 2,652.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,329.62x = 15,847,471.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,847,471.46/4,329.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.25

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