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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,325.82, 5,969.40 and 2,437.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,325.82, 5,969.40 and 2,437.50 is: 3,363.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,325.82 : 5,969.40 = 2,437.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,325.82/5,969.40 = 2,437.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,325.82x = 5,969.40 × 2,437.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,325.82x = 14,550,412.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,550,412.50/4,325.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.62

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