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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,327.09, 5,971.58 and 2,438.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,327.09, 5,971.58 and 2,438.75 is: 3,365.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,327.09 : 5,971.58 = 2,438.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,327.09/5,971.58 = 2,438.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,327.09x = 5,971.58 × 2,438.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,327.09x = 14,563,190.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,563,190.73/4,327.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,365.59

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