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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,332.66, 5,977.38 and 2,653.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,332.66, 5,977.38 and 2,653.21 is: 3,660.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,332.66 : 5,977.38 = 2,653.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,332.66/5,977.38 = 2,653.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,332.66x = 5,977.38 × 2,653.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,332.66x = 15,859,244.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,859,244.39/4,332.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.39

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