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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,326.08, 5,969.76 and 2,463.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,326.08, 5,969.76 and 2,463.04 is: 3,398.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,326.08 : 5,969.76 = 2,463.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,326.08/5,969.76 = 2,463.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,326.08x = 5,969.76 × 2,463.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,326.08x = 14,703,757.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,703,757.67/4,326.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.86

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