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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,322.69, 5,965.43 and 2,434.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,322.69, 5,965.43 and 2,434.34 is: 3,359.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,322.69 : 5,965.43 = 2,434.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,322.69/5,965.43 = 2,434.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,322.69x = 5,965.43 × 2,434.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,322.69x = 14,521,905.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,521,905.87/4,322.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,359.46

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