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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,327.48, 5,971.55 and 2,438.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,327.48, 5,971.55 and 2,438.45 is: 3,364.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,327.48 : 5,971.55 = 2,438.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,327.48/5,971.55 = 2,438.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,327.48x = 5,971.55 × 2,438.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,327.48x = 14,561,326.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,561,326.10/4,327.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.85

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