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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,326.70, 5,970.87 and 2,438.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,326.70, 5,970.87 and 2,438.31 is: 3,364.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,326.70 : 5,970.87 = 2,438.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,326.70/5,970.87 = 2,438.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,326.70x = 5,970.87 × 2,438.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,326.70x = 14,558,841.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,558,841.70/4,326.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.88

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