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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,316.20, 5,955.53 and 2,427.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,316.20, 5,955.53 and 2,427.53 is: 3,349.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,316.20 : 5,955.53 = 2,427.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,316.20/5,955.53 = 2,427.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,316.20x = 5,955.53 × 2,427.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,316.20x = 14,457,185.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,457,185.83/4,316.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.52

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