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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,329.78, 5,974.74 and 2,441.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,329.78, 5,974.74 and 2,441.46 is: 3,369.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,329.78 : 5,974.74 = 2,441.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,329.78/5,974.74 = 2,441.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,329.78x = 5,974.74 × 2,441.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,329.78x = 14,587,088.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,587,088.72/4,329.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.01

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