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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,320.23, 5,961.69 and 2,432.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,320.23, 5,961.69 and 2,432.12 is: 3,356.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,320.23 : 5,961.69 = 2,432.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,320.23/5,961.69 = 2,432.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,320.23x = 5,961.69 × 2,432.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,320.23x = 14,499,515.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,499,515.67/4,320.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,356.19

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