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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,320.34, 5,961.90 and 2,431.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,320.34, 5,961.90 and 2,431.99 is: 3,356.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,320.34 : 5,961.90 = 2,431.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,320.34/5,961.90 = 2,431.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,320.34x = 5,961.90 × 2,431.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,320.34x = 14,499,297.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,499,297.75/4,320.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,356.06

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