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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,325.44, 5,968.56 and 2,462.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,325.44, 5,968.56 and 2,462.44 is: 3,397.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,325.44 : 5,968.56 = 2,462.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,325.44/5,968.56 = 2,462.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,325.44x = 5,968.56 × 2,462.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,325.44x = 14,697,220.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,697,220.89/4,325.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.86

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