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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,325.97, 5,970.15 and 2,437.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,325.97, 5,970.15 and 2,437.86 is: 3,364.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,325.97 : 5,970.15 = 2,437.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,325.97/5,970.15 = 2,437.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,325.97x = 5,970.15 × 2,437.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,325.97x = 14,554,389.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,554,389.88/4,325.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.42

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