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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,329.80, 5,975.42 and 2,441.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,329.80, 5,975.42 and 2,441.55 is: 3,369.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,329.80 : 5,975.42 = 2,441.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,329.80/5,975.42 = 2,441.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,329.80x = 5,975.42 × 2,441.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,329.80x = 14,589,292.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,589,292.80/4,329.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.51

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