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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,322.48, 5,964.80 and 2,434.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,322.48, 5,964.80 and 2,434.37 is: 3,359.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,322.48 : 5,964.80 = 2,434.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,322.48/5,964.80 = 2,434.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,322.48x = 5,964.80 × 2,434.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,322.48x = 14,520,488.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,520,488.18/4,322.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,359.30

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