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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,325.38, 5,968.72 and 2,437.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,325.38, 5,968.72 and 2,437.26 is: 3,363.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,325.38 : 5,968.72 = 2,437.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,325.38/5,968.72 = 2,437.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,325.38x = 5,968.72 × 2,437.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,325.38x = 14,547,322.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,547,322.51/4,325.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.25

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