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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,330.59, 5,976.19 and 2,341.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,330.59, 5,976.19 and 2,341.14 is: 3,230.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,330.59 : 5,976.19 = 2,341.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,330.59/5,976.19 = 2,341.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,330.59x = 5,976.19 × 2,341.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,330.59x = 13,991,111.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,991,111.59/4,330.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,230.77

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