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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,333.62, 5,979.72 and 2,445.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,333.62, 5,979.72 and 2,445.12 is: 3,373.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,333.62 : 5,979.72 = 2,445.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,333.62/5,979.72 = 2,445.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,333.62x = 5,979.72 × 2,445.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,333.62x = 14,621,132.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,621,132.97/4,333.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.88

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