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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,329.72, 5,974.79 and 2,537.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,329.72, 5,974.79 and 2,537.55 is: 3,501.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,329.72 : 5,974.79 = 2,537.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,329.72/5,974.79 = 2,537.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,329.72x = 5,974.79 × 2,537.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,329.72x = 15,161,315.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,161,315.68/4,329.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,501.69

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