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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,327.57, 5,972.63 and 2,439.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,327.57, 5,972.63 and 2,439.56 is: 3,366.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,327.57 : 5,972.63 = 2,439.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,327.57/5,972.63 = 2,439.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,327.57x = 5,972.63 × 2,439.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,327.57x = 14,570,591.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,570,591.98/4,327.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.92

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