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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,335.64, 5,983.26 and 2,447.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,335.64, 5,983.26 and 2,447.60 is: 3,377.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,335.64 : 5,983.26 = 2,447.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,335.64/5,983.26 = 2,447.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,335.64x = 5,983.26 × 2,447.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,335.64x = 14,644,627.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,644,627.18/4,335.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.73

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