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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,315.38, 5,954.91 and 2,427.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,315.38, 5,954.91 and 2,427.27 is: 3,349.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,315.38 : 5,954.91 = 2,427.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,315.38/5,954.91 = 2,427.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,315.38x = 5,954.91 × 2,427.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,315.38x = 14,454,174.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,454,174.40/4,315.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.46

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