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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,329.66, 5,974.44 and 2,560.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,329.66, 5,974.44 and 2,560.62 is: 3,533.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,329.66 : 5,974.44 = 2,560.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,329.66/5,974.44 = 2,560.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,329.66x = 5,974.44 × 2,560.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,329.66x = 15,298,270.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,298,270.55/4,329.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,533.37

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