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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,329.79, 5,975.24 and 2,441.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,329.79, 5,975.24 and 2,441.75 is: 3,369.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,329.79 : 5,975.24 = 2,441.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,329.79/5,975.24 = 2,441.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,329.79x = 5,975.24 × 2,441.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,329.79x = 14,590,000.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,590,000.19/4,329.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.68

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