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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,326, 5,969.90 and 2,437.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,326, 5,969.90 and 2,437.61 is: 3,363.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,326 : 5,969.90 = 2,437.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,326/5,969.90 = 2,437.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,326x = 5,969.90 × 2,437.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,326x = 14,552,287.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,552,287.94/4,326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.91

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