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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,333.68, 5,980.48 and 2,445.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,333.68, 5,980.48 and 2,445.66 is: 3,375.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,333.68 : 5,980.48 = 2,445.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,333.68/5,980.48 = 2,445.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,333.68x = 5,980.48 × 2,445.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,333.68x = 14,626,229.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,626,229.55/4,333.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,375.02

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