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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,333.29, 5,978.58 and 2,652.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,333.29, 5,978.58 and 2,652.95 is: 3,660.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,333.29 : 5,978.58 = 2,652.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,333.29/5,978.58 = 2,652.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,333.29x = 5,978.58 × 2,652.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,333.29x = 15,860,843.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,860,843.92/4,333.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.23

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