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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,331.67, 5,974.72 and 2,759.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,331.67, 5,974.72 and 2,759.05 is: 3,805.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,331.67 : 5,974.72 = 2,759.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,331.67/5,974.72 = 2,759.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,331.67x = 5,974.72 × 2,759.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,331.67x = 16,484,551.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,484,551.22/4,331.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,805.59

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