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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,323.41, 5,962.33 and 2,885.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,323.41, 5,962.33 and 2,885.24 is: 3,978.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,323.41 : 5,962.33 = 2,885.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,323.41/5,962.33 = 2,885.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,323.41x = 5,962.33 × 2,885.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,323.41x = 17,202,721.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,202,721.75/4,323.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,978.97

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