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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,327.89, 5,972.51 and 2,464.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,327.89, 5,972.51 and 2,464.89 is: 3,401.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,327.89 : 5,972.51 = 2,464.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,327.89/5,972.51 = 2,464.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,327.89x = 5,972.51 × 2,464.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,327.89x = 14,721,586.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,721,586.34/4,327.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.56

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