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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,319.65, 5,960.89 and 2,431.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,319.65, 5,960.89 and 2,431.27 is: 3,355.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,319.65 : 5,960.89 = 2,431.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,319.65/5,960.89 = 2,431.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,319.65x = 5,960.89 × 2,431.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,319.65x = 14,492,533.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,492,533.03/4,319.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.02

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