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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,319.70, 5,961.02 and 2,431.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,319.70, 5,961.02 and 2,431.41 is: 3,355.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,319.70 : 5,961.02 = 2,431.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,319.70/5,961.02 = 2,431.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,319.70x = 5,961.02 × 2,431.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,319.70x = 14,493,671.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,493,671.48/4,319.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.25

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