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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,315.29, 5,955.71 and 2,427.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,315.29, 5,955.71 and 2,427.02 is: 3,349.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,315.29 : 5,955.71 = 2,427.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,315.29/5,955.71 = 2,427.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,315.29x = 5,955.71 × 2,427.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,315.29x = 14,454,627.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,454,627.28/4,315.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.63

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