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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,320.78, 5,962.98 and 2,432.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,320.78, 5,962.98 and 2,432.54 is: 3,357.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,320.78 : 5,962.98 = 2,432.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,320.78/5,962.98 = 2,432.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,320.78x = 5,962.98 × 2,432.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,320.78x = 14,505,187.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,505,187.37/4,320.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,357.08

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