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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,335.76, 5,983.08 and 2,447.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,335.76, 5,983.08 and 2,447.64 is: 3,377.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,335.76 : 5,983.08 = 2,447.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,335.76/5,983.08 = 2,447.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,335.76x = 5,983.08 × 2,447.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,335.76x = 14,644,425.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,644,425.93/4,335.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.59

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