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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,325.67, 5,968.94 and 2,437.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,325.67, 5,968.94 and 2,437.11 is: 3,362.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,325.67 : 5,968.94 = 2,437.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,325.67/5,968.94 = 2,437.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,325.67x = 5,968.94 × 2,437.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,325.67x = 14,546,951.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,546,951.18/4,325.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,362.94

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