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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,322.63, 5,965.63 and 2,459.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,322.63, 5,965.63 and 2,459.63 is: 3,394.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,322.63 : 5,965.63 = 2,459.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,322.63/5,965.63 = 2,459.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,322.63x = 5,965.63 × 2,459.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,322.63x = 14,673,206.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,673,206.54/4,322.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,394.51

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