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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,327.38, 5,971.53 and 2,439.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,327.38, 5,971.53 and 2,439.39 is: 3,366.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,327.38 : 5,971.53 = 2,439.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,327.38/5,971.53 = 2,439.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,327.38x = 5,971.53 × 2,439.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,327.38x = 14,566,890.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,566,890.57/4,327.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.21

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