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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,325.80, 5,968.52 and 2,437

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,325.80, 5,968.52 and 2,437 is: 3,362.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,325.80 : 5,968.52 = 2,437 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,325.80/5,968.52 = 2,437/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,325.80x = 5,968.52 × 2,437
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,325.80x = 14,545,283.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,545,283.24/4,325.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,362.45

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