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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,362.58, 6,022.59 and 2,953.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,362.58, 6,022.59 and 2,953.72 is: 4,077.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,362.58 : 6,022.59 = 2,953.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,362.58/6,022.59 = 2,953.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,362.58x = 6,022.59 × 2,953.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,362.58x = 17,789,029.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,789,029.48/4,362.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,077.64

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