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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,295.81, 5,928.22 and 2,432.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,295.81, 5,928.22 and 2,432.81 is: 3,357.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,295.81 : 5,928.22 = 2,432.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,295.81/5,928.22 = 2,432.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,295.81x = 5,928.22 × 2,432.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,295.81x = 14,422,250.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,422,250.76/4,295.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,357.28

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