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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,327.41, 5,971.83 and 2,337.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,327.41, 5,971.83 and 2,337.96 is: 3,226.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,327.41 : 5,971.83 = 2,337.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,327.41/5,971.83 = 2,337.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,327.41x = 5,971.83 × 2,337.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,327.41x = 13,961,913.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,961,913.29/4,327.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,226.39

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