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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,315.80, 5,955.65 and 2,427.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,315.80, 5,955.65 and 2,427.46 is: 3,349.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,315.80 : 5,955.65 = 2,427.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,315.80/5,955.65 = 2,427.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,315.80x = 5,955.65 × 2,427.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,315.80x = 14,457,102.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,457,102.15/4,315.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.81

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