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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,323.48, 5,965.96 and 2,434.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,323.48, 5,965.96 and 2,434.76 is: 3,359.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,323.48 : 5,965.96 = 2,434.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,323.48/5,965.96 = 2,434.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,323.48x = 5,965.96 × 2,434.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,323.48x = 14,525,689.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,525,689.60/4,323.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,359.72

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