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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,315.92, 5,955.81 and 2,427.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,315.92, 5,955.81 and 2,427.48 is: 3,349.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,315.92 : 5,955.81 = 2,427.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,315.92/5,955.81 = 2,427.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,315.92x = 5,955.81 × 2,427.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,315.92x = 14,457,609.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,457,609.66/4,315.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.83

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