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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,327.71, 5,971.51 and 2,413.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,327.71, 5,971.51 and 2,413.11 is: 3,329.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,327.71 : 5,971.51 = 2,413.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,327.71/5,971.51 = 2,413.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,327.71x = 5,971.51 × 2,413.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,327.71x = 14,409,888.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,409,888.74/4,327.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,329.68

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