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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,327.96, 5,973.16 and 2,439.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,327.96, 5,973.16 and 2,439.90 is: 3,367.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,327.96 : 5,973.16 = 2,439.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,327.96/5,973.16 = 2,439.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,327.96x = 5,973.16 × 2,439.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,327.96x = 14,573,913.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,573,913.08/4,327.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.39

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