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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,324.30, 5,966.45 and 2,435.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,324.30, 5,966.45 and 2,435.50 is: 3,360.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,324.30 : 5,966.45 = 2,435.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,324.30/5,966.45 = 2,435.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,324.30x = 5,966.45 × 2,435.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,324.30x = 14,531,288.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,531,288.98/4,324.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,360.38

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