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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,325.88, 5,969.72 and 2,462.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,325.88, 5,969.72 and 2,462.88 is: 3,398.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,325.88 : 5,969.72 = 2,462.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,325.88/5,969.72 = 2,462.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,325.88x = 5,969.72 × 2,462.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,325.88x = 14,702,703.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,702,703.99/4,325.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.78

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