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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,325.22, 5,968.91 and 2,436.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,325.22, 5,968.91 and 2,436.66 is: 3,362.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,325.22 : 5,968.91 = 2,436.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,325.22/5,968.91 = 2,436.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,325.22x = 5,968.91 × 2,436.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,325.22x = 14,544,192.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,544,192.06/4,325.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,362.65

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