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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,324.78, 5,967.84 and 2,436.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,324.78, 5,967.84 and 2,436.67 is: 3,362.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,324.78 : 5,967.84 = 2,436.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,324.78/5,967.84 = 2,436.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,324.78x = 5,967.84 × 2,436.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,324.78x = 14,541,656.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,541,656.69/4,324.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,362.40

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