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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,335.62, 5,983.92 and 2,568.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,335.62, 5,983.92 and 2,568.09 is: 3,544.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,335.62 : 5,983.92 = 2,568.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,335.62/5,983.92 = 2,568.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,335.62x = 5,983.92 × 2,568.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,335.62x = 15,367,245.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,367,245.11/4,335.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.42

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