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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,322.08, 5,964.72 and 2,459.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,322.08, 5,964.72 and 2,459.36 is: 3,394.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,322.08 : 5,964.72 = 2,459.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,322.08/5,964.72 = 2,459.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,322.08x = 5,964.72 × 2,459.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,322.08x = 14,669,393.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,669,393.78/4,322.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,394.06

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