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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,323.52, 5,966.12 and 2,435

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,323.52, 5,966.12 and 2,435 is: 3,360.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,323.52 : 5,966.12 = 2,435 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,323.52/5,966.12 = 2,435/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,323.52x = 5,966.12 × 2,435
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,323.52x = 14,527,502.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,527,502.20/4,323.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,360.11

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