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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,330.95, 5,976.48 and 2,442.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,330.95, 5,976.48 and 2,442.48 is: 3,370.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,330.95 : 5,976.48 = 2,442.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,330.95/5,976.48 = 2,442.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,330.95x = 5,976.48 × 2,442.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,330.95x = 14,597,432.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,597,432.87/4,330.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.49

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