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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,329.32, 5,974.98 and 2,465.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,329.32, 5,974.98 and 2,465.96 is: 3,403.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,329.32 : 5,974.98 = 2,465.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,329.32/5,974.98 = 2,465.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,329.32x = 5,974.98 × 2,465.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,329.32x = 14,734,061.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,734,061.68/4,329.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.32

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