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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,335.42, 5,980.95 and 2,762.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,335.42, 5,980.95 and 2,762.94 is: 3,811.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,335.42 : 5,980.95 = 2,762.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,335.42/5,980.95 = 2,762.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,335.42x = 5,980.95 × 2,762.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,335.42x = 16,525,005.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,525,005.99/4,335.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,811.63

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