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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,315.95, 5,955.83 and 2,427.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,315.95, 5,955.83 and 2,427.50 is: 3,349.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,315.95 : 5,955.83 = 2,427.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,315.95/5,955.83 = 2,427.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,315.95x = 5,955.83 × 2,427.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,315.95x = 14,457,765.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,457,765.19/4,315.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.85

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