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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,322.45, 5,965.30 and 2,434.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,322.45, 5,965.30 and 2,434.24 is: 3,359.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,322.45 : 5,965.30 = 2,434.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,322.45/5,965.30 = 2,434.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,322.45x = 5,965.30 × 2,434.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,322.45x = 14,520,935.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,520,935.12/4,322.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,359.42

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