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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,329.76, 5,974.89 and 2,441.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,329.76, 5,974.89 and 2,441.73 is: 3,369.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,329.76 : 5,974.89 = 2,441.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,329.76/5,974.89 = 2,441.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,329.76x = 5,974.89 × 2,441.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,329.76x = 14,589,068.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,589,068.16/4,329.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.49

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