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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,323.88, 5,966.88 and 2,435.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,323.88, 5,966.88 and 2,435.52 is: 3,360.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,323.88 : 5,966.88 = 2,435.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,323.88/5,966.88 = 2,435.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,323.88x = 5,966.88 × 2,435.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,323.88x = 14,532,455.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,532,455.58/4,323.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,360.98

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