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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,322.21, 5,964.93 and 2,408.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,322.21, 5,964.93 and 2,408.33 is: 3,323.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,322.21 : 5,964.93 = 2,408.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,322.21/5,964.93 = 2,408.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,322.21x = 5,964.93 × 2,408.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,322.21x = 14,365,541.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,365,541.55/4,322.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,323.66

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