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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,316.05, 5,955.96 and 2,427.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,316.05, 5,955.96 and 2,427.94 is: 3,350.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,316.05 : 5,955.96 = 2,427.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,316.05/5,955.96 = 2,427.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,316.05x = 5,955.96 × 2,427.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,316.05x = 14,460,713.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,460,713.52/4,316.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.45

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