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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,327.58, 5,971.97 and 2,439.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,327.58, 5,971.97 and 2,439.14 is: 3,365.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,327.58 : 5,971.97 = 2,439.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,327.58/5,971.97 = 2,439.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,327.58x = 5,971.97 × 2,439.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,327.58x = 14,566,428.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,566,428.85/4,327.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,365.96

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