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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,329.62, 5,975.18 and 2,441.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,329.62, 5,975.18 and 2,441.37 is: 3,369.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,329.62 : 5,975.18 = 2,441.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,329.62/5,975.18 = 2,441.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,329.62x = 5,975.18 × 2,441.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,329.62x = 14,587,625.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,587,625.20/4,329.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.26

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