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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,325.05, 5,968.55 and 2,437.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,325.05, 5,968.55 and 2,437.25 is: 3,363.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,325.05 : 5,968.55 = 2,437.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,325.05/5,968.55 = 2,437.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,325.05x = 5,968.55 × 2,437.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,325.05x = 14,546,806.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,546,806.46/4,325.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.38

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