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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,320.28, 5,961.96 and 2,457.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,320.28, 5,961.96 and 2,457.28 is: 3,391.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,320.28 : 5,961.96 = 2,457.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,320.28/5,961.96 = 2,457.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,320.28x = 5,961.96 × 2,457.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,320.28x = 14,650,205.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,650,205.07/4,320.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.03

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