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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,315.41, 5,955.12 and 2,427.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,315.41, 5,955.12 and 2,427.03 is: 3,349.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,315.41 : 5,955.12 = 2,427.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,315.41/5,955.12 = 2,427.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,315.41x = 5,955.12 × 2,427.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,315.41x = 14,453,254.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,453,254.89/4,315.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.22

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