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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,319.67, 5,961.08 and 2,431.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,319.67, 5,961.08 and 2,431.25 is: 3,355.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,319.67 : 5,961.08 = 2,431.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,319.67/5,961.08 = 2,431.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,319.67x = 5,961.08 × 2,431.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,319.67x = 14,492,896.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,492,896.73/4,319.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.09

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