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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,329.72, 5,974.66 and 2,441.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,329.72, 5,974.66 and 2,441.77 is: 3,369.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,329.72 : 5,974.66 = 2,441.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,329.72/5,974.66 = 2,441.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,329.72x = 5,974.66 × 2,441.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,329.72x = 14,588,724.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,588,724.51/4,329.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.44

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