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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,332.89, 5,977.97 and 2,652.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,332.89, 5,977.97 and 2,652.54 is: 3,659.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,332.89 : 5,977.97 = 2,652.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,332.89/5,977.97 = 2,652.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,332.89x = 5,977.97 × 2,652.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,332.89x = 15,856,791.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,856,791.28/4,332.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,659.64

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