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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,335.06, 5,982.39 and 2,472.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,335.06, 5,982.39 and 2,472.06 is: 3,411.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,335.06 : 5,982.39 = 2,472.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,335.06/5,982.39 = 2,472.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,335.06x = 5,982.39 × 2,472.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,335.06x = 14,788,827.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,788,827.02/4,335.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411.45

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