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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,423.33, 6,642.05 and 2,575.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,423.33, 6,642.05 and 2,575.79 is: 3,867.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,423.33 : 6,642.05 = 2,575.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,423.33/6,642.05 = 2,575.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,423.33x = 6,642.05 × 2,575.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,423.33x = 17,108,525.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,108,525.97/4,423.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,867.79

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