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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,329.60, 5,974.72 and 2,441.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,329.60, 5,974.72 and 2,441.76 is: 3,369.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,329.60 : 5,974.72 = 2,441.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,329.60/5,974.72 = 2,441.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,329.60x = 5,974.72 × 2,441.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,329.60x = 14,588,832.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,588,832.31/4,329.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.56

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