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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,330.53, 5,977.33 and 2,562.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,330.53, 5,977.33 and 2,562.71 is: 3,537.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,330.53 : 5,977.33 = 2,562.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,330.53/5,977.33 = 2,562.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,330.53x = 5,977.33 × 2,562.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,330.53x = 15,318,127.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,318,127.07/4,330.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.24

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