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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,326.48, 5,971.32 and 2,438.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,326.48, 5,971.32 and 2,438.64 is: 3,365.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,326.48 : 5,971.32 = 2,438.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,326.48/5,971.32 = 2,438.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,326.48x = 5,971.32 × 2,438.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,326.48x = 14,561,899.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,561,899.80/4,326.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,365.76

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