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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,332.70, 5,977.52 and 2,841.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,332.70, 5,977.52 and 2,841.45 is: 3,920.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,332.70 : 5,977.52 = 2,841.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,332.70/5,977.52 = 2,841.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,332.70x = 5,977.52 × 2,841.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,332.70x = 16,984,801.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,984,801.42/4,332.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,920.14

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