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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,322.47, 5,965.59 and 2,434.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,322.47, 5,965.59 and 2,434.43 is: 3,359.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,322.47 : 5,965.59 = 2,434.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,322.47/5,965.59 = 2,434.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,322.47x = 5,965.59 × 2,434.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,322.47x = 14,522,811.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,522,811.26/4,322.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,359.84

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