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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,327.01, 5,971.25 and 2,438.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,327.01, 5,971.25 and 2,438.60 is: 3,365.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,327.01 : 5,971.25 = 2,438.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,327.01/5,971.25 = 2,438.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,327.01x = 5,971.25 × 2,438.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,327.01x = 14,561,466.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,561,466.49/4,327.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,365.25

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