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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,333.94, 5,980.91 and 2,445.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,333.94, 5,980.91 and 2,445.62 is: 3,374.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,333.94 : 5,980.91 = 2,445.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,333.94/5,980.91 = 2,445.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,333.94x = 5,980.91 × 2,445.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,333.94x = 14,626,990.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,626,990.98/4,333.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,374.99

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