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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,327.48, 5,971.96 and 2,464.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,327.48, 5,971.96 and 2,464.60 is: 3,401.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,327.48 : 5,971.96 = 2,464.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,327.48/5,971.96 = 2,464.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,327.48x = 5,971.96 × 2,464.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,327.48x = 14,718,492.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,718,492.62/4,327.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.17

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