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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,323.59, 5,966.65 and 2,435.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,323.59, 5,966.65 and 2,435.76 is: 3,361.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,323.59 : 5,966.65 = 2,435.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,323.59/5,966.65 = 2,435.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,323.59x = 5,966.65 × 2,435.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,323.59x = 14,533,315.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,533,315.23/4,323.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.40

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