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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,322, 5,965.44 and 2,460.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,322, 5,965.44 and 2,460.08 is: 3,395.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,322 : 5,965.44 = 2,460.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,322/5,965.44 = 2,460.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,322x = 5,965.44 × 2,460.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,322x = 14,675,459.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,675,459.64/4,322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,395.53

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