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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,333.36, 5,979.90 and 2,445

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,333.36, 5,979.90 and 2,445 is: 3,374.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,333.36 : 5,979.90 = 2,445 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,333.36/5,979.90 = 2,445/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,333.36x = 5,979.90 × 2,445
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,333.36x = 14,620,855.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,620,855.50/4,333.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,374.02

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