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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,322.33, 5,964.79 and 2,433.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,322.33, 5,964.79 and 2,433.92 is: 3,358.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,322.33 : 5,964.79 = 2,433.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,322.33/5,964.79 = 2,433.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,322.33x = 5,964.79 × 2,433.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,322.33x = 14,517,779.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,517,779.68/4,322.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,358.79

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