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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,333.19, 5,980.26 and 2,655.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,333.19, 5,980.26 and 2,655.72 is: 3,665.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,333.19 : 5,980.26 = 2,655.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,333.19/5,980.26 = 2,655.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,333.19x = 5,980.26 × 2,655.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,333.19x = 15,881,896.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,881,896.09/4,333.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.18

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