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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,315.79, 5,955.93 and 2,427.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,315.79, 5,955.93 and 2,427.41 is: 3,349.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,315.79 : 5,955.93 = 2,427.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,315.79/5,955.93 = 2,427.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,315.79x = 5,955.93 × 2,427.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,315.79x = 14,457,484.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,457,484.04/4,315.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.90

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