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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,333.11, 5,979.33 and 2,564.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,333.11, 5,979.33 and 2,564.40 is: 3,538.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,333.11 : 5,979.33 = 2,564.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,333.11/5,979.33 = 2,564.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,333.11x = 5,979.33 × 2,564.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,333.11x = 15,333,393.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,333,393.85/4,333.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.66

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