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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,327.29, 5,971.59 and 2,438.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,327.29, 5,971.59 and 2,438.91 is: 3,365.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,327.29 : 5,971.59 = 2,438.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,327.29/5,971.59 = 2,438.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,327.29x = 5,971.59 × 2,438.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,327.29x = 14,564,170.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,564,170.57/4,327.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,365.66

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