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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,319.91, 5,960.41 and 2,431.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,319.91, 5,960.41 and 2,431.13 is: 3,354.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,319.91 : 5,960.41 = 2,431.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,319.91/5,960.41 = 2,431.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,319.91x = 5,960.41 × 2,431.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,319.91x = 14,490,495.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,490,495.68/4,319.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.35

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