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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,335.06, 5,982.42 and 2,633.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,335.06, 5,982.42 and 2,633.06 is: 3,633.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,335.06 : 5,982.42 = 2,633.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,335.06/5,982.42 = 2,633.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,335.06x = 5,982.42 × 2,633.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,335.06x = 15,752,070.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,752,070.81/4,335.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,633.65

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