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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,320.48, 5,961.93 and 2,431.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,320.48, 5,961.93 and 2,431.77 is: 3,355.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,320.48 : 5,961.93 = 2,431.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,320.48/5,961.93 = 2,431.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,320.48x = 5,961.93 × 2,431.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,320.48x = 14,498,042.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,498,042.52/4,320.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.66

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