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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,326.67, 5,971.02 and 2,438.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,326.67, 5,971.02 and 2,438.14 is: 3,364.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,326.67 : 5,971.02 = 2,438.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,326.67/5,971.02 = 2,438.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,326.67x = 5,971.02 × 2,438.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,326.67x = 14,558,182.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,558,182.70/4,326.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.75

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