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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,333.07, 5,980.28 and 2,565.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,333.07, 5,980.28 and 2,565.25 is: 3,540.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,333.07 : 5,980.28 = 2,565.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,333.07/5,980.28 = 2,565.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,333.07x = 5,980.28 × 2,565.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,333.07x = 15,340,885.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,340,885.49/4,333.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,540.42

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