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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,320.04, 5,961.46 and 2,431.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,320.04, 5,961.46 and 2,431.88 is: 3,355.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,320.04 : 5,961.46 = 2,431.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,320.04/5,961.46 = 2,431.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,320.04x = 5,961.46 × 2,431.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,320.04x = 14,497,555.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,497,555.34/4,320.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.88

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