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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,332.63, 5,980.57 and 2,564.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,332.63, 5,980.57 and 2,564.24 is: 3,539.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,332.63 : 5,980.57 = 2,564.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,332.63/5,980.57 = 2,564.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,332.63x = 5,980.57 × 2,564.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,332.63x = 15,335,580.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,335,580.50/4,332.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.55

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