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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,316.03, 5,955.90 and 2,427.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,316.03, 5,955.90 and 2,427.92 is: 3,350.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,316.03 : 5,955.90 = 2,427.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,316.03/5,955.90 = 2,427.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,316.03x = 5,955.90 × 2,427.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,316.03x = 14,460,418.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,460,418.95/4,316.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.40

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