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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,330.61, 5,975.80 and 2,652.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,330.61, 5,975.80 and 2,652.49 is: 3,660.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,330.61 : 5,975.80 = 2,652.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,330.61/5,975.80 = 2,652.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,330.61x = 5,975.80 × 2,652.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,330.61x = 15,850,749.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,850,749.74/4,330.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.17

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