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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,316.62, 5,956.50 and 2,427.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,316.62, 5,956.50 and 2,427.90 is: 3,350.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,316.62 : 5,956.50 = 2,427.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,316.62/5,956.50 = 2,427.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,316.62x = 5,956.50 × 2,427.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,316.62x = 14,461,774.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,461,774.21/4,316.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.25

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