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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,332.70, 5,979.17 and 2,563.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,332.70, 5,979.17 and 2,563.93 is: 3,538.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,332.70 : 5,979.17 = 2,563.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,332.70/5,979.17 = 2,563.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,332.70x = 5,979.17 × 2,563.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,332.70x = 15,330,173.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,330,173.34/4,332.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.25

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