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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,333.49, 5,980.29 and 2,445.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,333.49, 5,980.29 and 2,445.11 is: 3,374.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,333.49 : 5,980.29 = 2,445.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,333.49/5,980.29 = 2,445.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,333.49x = 5,980.29 × 2,445.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,333.49x = 14,622,481.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,622,481.83/4,333.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,374.29

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