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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,315.68, 5,955.96 and 2,427.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,315.68, 5,955.96 and 2,427.48 is: 3,350.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,315.68 : 5,955.96 = 2,427.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,315.68/5,955.96 = 2,427.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,315.68x = 5,955.96 × 2,427.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,315.68x = 14,457,973.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,457,973.78/4,315.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.10

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