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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,326.79, 5,970.90 and 2,438.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,326.79, 5,970.90 and 2,438.54 is: 3,365.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,326.79 : 5,970.90 = 2,438.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,326.79/5,970.90 = 2,438.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,326.79x = 5,970.90 × 2,438.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,326.79x = 14,560,278.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,560,278.49/4,326.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,365.15

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