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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,322.02, 5,964.70 and 2,459.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,322.02, 5,964.70 and 2,459.02 is: 3,393.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,322.02 : 5,964.70 = 2,459.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,322.02/5,964.70 = 2,459.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,322.02x = 5,964.70 × 2,459.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,322.02x = 14,667,316.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,667,316.59/4,322.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.63

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