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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,335.24, 5,979.84 and 2,565.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,335.24, 5,979.84 and 2,565.64 is: 3,538.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,335.24 : 5,979.84 = 2,565.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,335.24/5,979.84 = 2,565.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,335.24x = 5,979.84 × 2,565.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,335.24x = 15,342,116.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,342,116.70/4,335.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.93

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