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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,316.08, 5,955.66 and 2,427.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,316.08, 5,955.66 and 2,427.40 is: 3,349.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,316.08 : 5,955.66 = 2,427.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,316.08/5,955.66 = 2,427.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,316.08x = 5,955.66 × 2,427.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,316.08x = 14,456,769.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,456,769.08/4,316.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.51

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