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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,332.12, 5,975.76 and 2,654.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,332.12, 5,975.76 and 2,654.28 is: 3,661.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,332.12 : 5,975.76 = 2,654.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,332.12/5,975.76 = 2,654.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,332.12x = 5,975.76 × 2,654.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,332.12x = 15,861,340.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,861,340.25/4,332.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.33

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