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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,327.28, 5,971.72 and 2,464.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,327.28, 5,971.72 and 2,464.28 is: 3,400.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,327.28 : 5,971.72 = 2,464.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,327.28/5,971.72 = 2,464.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,327.28x = 5,971.72 × 2,464.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,327.28x = 14,715,990.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,715,990.16/4,327.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,400.75

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