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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,335.81, 5,983.94 and 2,657.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,335.81, 5,983.94 and 2,657.45 is: 3,667.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,335.81 : 5,983.94 = 2,657.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,335.81/5,983.94 = 2,657.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,335.81x = 5,983.94 × 2,657.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,335.81x = 15,902,042.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,902,042.96/4,335.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,667.61

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